All things pass; Patience attains all it strives for.
TERESA OF AVILAAbout the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don’t go by one text only.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
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All times are dangerous times.
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Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient endurance attends to all things.
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In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
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One always goes on as one begins.
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After you die, you wear what you are.
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I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.
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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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God deliver me from people who are so spiritual that they want to turn everything into perfect contemplation, come what may.
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Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
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It is a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship.
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Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.
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Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.
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It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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