In order to profit from this path [of prayer] and ascend to the dwelling places we desire, the important thing is not… — Teresa of Avila Desire Copy Share Image
They deceive themselves who believe that union with God consists in ecstasies or raptures, and in the enjoyment of Him. For it… — Teresa of Avila Action Copy Share Image
In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks. — Teresa of Avila All things Copy Share Image
Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God. God alone is sufficient. — Teresa of Avila Christian Copy Share Image
“At first it may cause a good deal of trouble, for the body insists on its rights, not understanding that if it… — Teresa of Ávila Failure Copy Share Image
Never exaggerate, but express your feelings with moderation. — Teresa of Avila Feelings Copy Share Image
Let us consider what the glorious Virgin endured, and what the holy apostles suffered, and we shall find that they who were… — Teresa of Avila Apostles Copy Share Image
May I not come before You with empty hands, since we are rewarded according to our deeds. — Teresa of Avila Deeds Copy Share Image
I felt a great dislike to journeys, especially when they were long. But once I had started, I thought nothing of them,… — Teresa of Avila Christ Copy Share Image
Ah, how true it is that we love ourselves too much and proceed with too much human prudence, that we may not… — Teresa of Avila Atoms Copy Share Image
Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don't remember that we are creatures made in the… — Teresa of Avila Creatures Copy Share Image
I have always had this failing - that I cannot explain myself, as I have said, except at the cost of many… — Teresa of Avila Cost Copy Share Image
If we do not use great care to mortify our will, there are many things which can deprives us of the holy… — Teresa of Avila Attachment Copy Share Image
We are always in the presence of God, yet it seems to me that those who pray are in His presence in… — Teresa of Avila Different Copy Share Image
“. . . it is presumptuous in me to wish to choose my path, because I cannot tell which path is best… — Teresa of Ávila Free will Copy Share Image
“It is a good proof and test of our love if we can bear with such faults and not be shocked by… — Teresa of Ávila Love Copy Share Image
We know only that we are living in these bodies and have a vague idea, because we have heard it, and because… — Teresa of Avila Beauty Copy Share Image
Her heart is full of joy with love, for in the Lord her mind is stilled. She has renounced every selfish attachment… — Teresa of Avila Abiding Copy Share Image
Never compare one person with another: comparisons are odious. — Teresa of Avila Compare Copy Share Image
Who God possesseth In nothing is wanting; Alone God sufficeth. — Teresa of Avila Contentment Copy Share Image
“souls without prayer are like people whose bodies or limbs are paralysed: they possess feet and hands but they cannot control them.” — Teresa of Ávila Prayer Copy Share Image
Always think of yourself as everyone's servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence… — Teresa of Avila Christ Copy Share Image
All the trials we endure cannot be compared to these interior battles. — Teresa of Avila Battle Copy Share Image
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