Do not think you have gained a virtue unless you have first been tried by its opposite. — Teresa of Avila Character Copy Share Image
How is it, Lord, that we are cowards in everything save in opposing thee? — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
God has no hands or feet or voice except ours and through these He works. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
Never when in authority rebuke any one in anger, but only when anger has passed away; and so shall the rebuke bring… — Teresa Of Avila Anger 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
There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ… — Teresa of Avila Adversity Copy Share Image
Everything seems to me to pass so quickly that we must concentrate on how to die rather than on how to live.… — Teresa of Avila Christ Copy Share Image
Patience attains All that it strives for. He who has God Finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices. — Teresa of Avila Abundance Copy Share Image
“It is a great advantage for us to be able to consult someone who knows us, so that we may learn to… — Teresa of Ávila Catholic Copy Share Image
Contemplative prayer [oración mental] in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to… — Teresa of Avila Contemplative Copy Share Image
“Of the good things they do many will pass unnoticed, or will even not be considered good at all; but they need… — Teresa of Ávila Copy Share Image
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
“Their heart does not allow them to practise duplicity: if they see their friend straying from the road, or committing any faults,… — Teresa of Ávila Duplicity 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 Copy Share Image
If we learn to love the earth, we will find labyrinths, gardens, fountains and precious jewels! A whole new world will open… — Teresa of Avila Alive 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
The words are very distinctly formed; but by the bodily ear they are not heard. They are, however, much more clearly understood… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
Who God possesseth In nothing is wanting; Alone God sufficeth. — Teresa of Avila Contentment Copy Share Image
Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us. — Teresa of Avila Communication Copy Share Image
How friendly we should all be with one another if nobody were interested in money and honor. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
“we are weakness itself, and unless He guards the city, in vain shall we labor to defend it.” — Teresa of Ávila Copy Share Image
His Majesty [the Lord] . . . rewards great services with trials, and there can be no better reward, for out of… — Teresa of Avila God Copy Share Image
We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials. — Teresa of Avila Affliction Copy Share Image
About the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don't go by one text only. — Teresa of Avila Apostle paul Copy Share Image
“For, under the Lord, I owe it to such persons that I am not in hell; I was always very fond of… — Teresa of Ávila Copy Share Image
Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to… — Teresa of Avila 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
What a miserable life is this! There is no happiness that is secure and nothing that does not change. — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient… — Teresa of Avila Copy Share Image
I fully realize that this gratitude of mine is not in the least a sign of perfection: it must be my nature… — Teresa of Avila Gratitude Copy Share Image
Do you suppose that God has any need of our works? What God needs is the resoluteness of our will. — Teresa of Avila Funny Copy Share Image
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