Christ does not force our will, He only takes what we give Him. But He does not give Himself entirely until He sees that we yield ourselves entirely to Him.
TERESA OF AVILAFor pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.
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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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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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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
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Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
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Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us.
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After you die, you wear what you are.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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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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To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
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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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Teach by works more than words.
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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
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