Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
“Remember, my sisters, that if we are not good we are much more to blame than others.” — Teresa of Ávila Copy Share Image
Settle yourself in solitude, and you will come upon God in yourself. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
A slight failing in one virtue is enough to put all the others to sleep. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them. — Teresa of Avila Facts Copy Share Image
There was the torture of sermons, and that not a slight one, for I was very fond of them. — Teresa of Avila Sermons 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
Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things. He who has God has everything… — Teresa of Avila 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 Religion Copy Share Image
Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all. — Teresa of Avila Facts Copy Share Image
“Never suppose that either the evil or the good that you do will remain secret, however strict may be your enclosure.” — Teresa of Ávila Secret Copy Share Image
You ought to make every effort to free yourselves even from venial sin, and to do what is most perfect. — Teresa of Avila Effort Copy Share Image
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
The true penance comes when God takes away the soul's health and strength for doing penance. Even though I have mentioned elsewhere… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
“the Lord knows everyone as he really is and gives each his work to do -- according to what He sees to… — Teresa of Ávila God Copy Share Image
“Do you suppose, daughters, that He is alone when He comes to us? Do you not see that His most holy Son… — Teresa of Ávila Heavens Copy Share Image
Anyone who has the habit of speaking before God's majesty as if he were speaking to a slave, careless about how he… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes with which Christ… — Teresa of Avila 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
We should blush for shame to show so much resentment at what is done or said against us, knowing that so many… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few! — Teresa of Avila Catholic Copy Share Image
I made you, dear, and all I make is perfect. Please come close, for I desire you. — Teresa of Avila Beloved Copy Share Image
To want to become angels while we are still on earth ... is ridiculous. — Teresa of Avila Angel Copy Share Image
The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him. — Teresa of Avila Christian Copy Share Image
Holy church-that mother who is also a queen because she is a king's bride. — Teresa of Avila Brides Copy Share Image
God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance. — Teresa of Avila Health Copy Share Image
Jacob did not cease to be a Saint because he had to attend to his flocks. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all. — Teresa of Avila Authenticity Copy Share Image
Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction. — Teresa of Avila Ecstasy Copy Share Image
