It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
TERESA OF AVILAConsider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.
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Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him.
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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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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
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Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient endurance attends to all things.
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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed.
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To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
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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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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.
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From moment to moment one can bear much.
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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.
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