The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
TERESA OF AVILAStrive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life. . . . If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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All times are dangerous times.
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Love turns work into rest.
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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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All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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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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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.
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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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However softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us.
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It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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