We may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near.
TERESA OF AVILAWe may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near.
TERESA OF AVILAFrom silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us.
TERESA OF AVILAWhat peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
TERESA OF AVILAAnyone who truly loves God travels securely.
TERESA OF AVILAPain is never permanent.
TERESA OF AVILAWe need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
TERESA OF AVILALet us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
TERESA OF AVILAIt is impossible for human tongue to exaggerate the riches which a vision from God brings to the soul: it even bestows health and refreshment on the body.
TERESA OF AVILAThose who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
TERESA OF AVILAHowever softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us.
TERESA OF AVILAChrist 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.
TERESA OF AVILAWhen we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
TERESA OF AVILAFrom moment to moment one can bear much.
TERESA OF AVILAAll blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.
TERESA OF AVILAIt is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.
TERESA OF AVILAEach of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.
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