Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed.
TERESA OF AVILAThose who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not always be the same.
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The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
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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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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few!
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Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
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Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us.
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May I not come before You with empty hands, since we are rewarded according to our deeds.
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Love draws forth love.
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Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.
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All times are dangerous times.
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If we learn to love the earth, we will find labyrinths, gardens, fountains and precious jewels! A whole new world will open itself to us. We will discover what it means to be truly alive.
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We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.
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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
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It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
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