From moment to moment one can bear much.
TERESA OF AVILASouls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.
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If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few!
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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After you die, you wear what you are.
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I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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Settle yourself in solitude, and you will come upon God in yourself.
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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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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.
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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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Love draws forth love.
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Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
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True perfection consists in the love of God and our neighbour, and the better we keep both these commandments, the more perfect we shall be.
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Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.
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