How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.
TERESA OF AVILAWhat peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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If we practice love of neighbor with great perfection, we will have done everything.
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Love turns work into rest.
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Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
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Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all.
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All times are dangerous times.
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Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
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We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace.
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There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.
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The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.
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How friendly we should all be with one another if nobody were interested in money and honor.
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