Christ does not force our will, He only takes what we give Him. But He does not give Himself entirely until He… — Teresa of Avila Christ Copy Share Image
I would never want any prayer that would not make the virtues grow within me. — Teresa of Avila Grows Copy Share Image
The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to… — Teresa of Avila Adversity Copy Share Image
Don't be curious of matters that don't concern you; never speak of them, and don't ask about them. — Teresa of Avila Asks Copy Share Image
Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer. — Teresa of Avila Blessed Copy Share Image
To want to become angels while we are still on earth ... is ridiculous. — Teresa of Avila Angel Copy Share Image
“For, as I have already said, it is the ecclesiastical and not the secular arm which must defend us.” — Teresa of Ávila Copy Share Image
What misery to live in this world! We are like men whose enemies are at the door, who must not lay aside… — Teresa of Avila Arms Copy Share Image
There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge… — Teresa of Avila Education Copy Share Image
[On her father:] ... in losing him I lost my greatest blessing and comfort, for he was always that to me. — Teresa of Avila Blessing Copy Share Image
“The soul is like a crystal in the sunshine over which a thick black cloth has been thrown so that however brightly… — Teresa of Ávila Spirituality Copy Share Image
What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people! — Teresa of Avila Business Copy Share Image
The surest way to determine whether one possesses the love of God is to see whether he or she loves his or… — Teresa of Avila Assured Copy Share Image
Be gentle and kind with every one, and severe with yourself. — Teresa of Avila Gentle Copy Share Image
Before prayer, endeavor to realize whose Presence you are approaching, and to whom you are about to speak. We can never fully… — Teresa of Avila Angel Copy Share Image
“matters. Do you think, my daughters, that it is an easy matter to have to do business with the world, to live… — Teresa of Ávila Business Copy Share Image
Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole. — Teresa of Avila Importance Copy Share Image
There is more security in self-denial, mortification, and other like virtues, than in an abundance of tears. — Teresa of Avila Abundance Copy Share Image
I don't know what heavy penance could have come to mind that frequently I would not have gladly undertaken rather than recollect… — Teresa of Avila Heavy Copy Share Image
As God's beloved, I live in the bliss knowing that my soul is never separated from Him, for I learn to know… — Teresa of Avila Beloved Copy Share Image
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