Love turns work into rest.
TERESA OF AVILA
TERESA OF AVILA
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In a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water, from which flow only streams of clearest crystal. Its works are pleasing both to God and man, rising from the River of Life, beside which it is rooted like a tree.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila It 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 AvilaTeresa of Avila To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila From moment to moment one can bear much.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila May I not come before You with empty hands, since we are rewarded according to our deeds.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Love draws forth love.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila 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.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Pain is never permanent.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila It is the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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