Angel Quote by Teresa of Avila
“Before prayer, endeavor to realize whose Presence you are approaching, and to whom you are about to speak. We can never fully understand how we ought to behave towards God, before whom the angels tremble.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Interior Castle, Teresa of Avila, 1577
Recognize that approaching God requires humility and awareness of divine presence, acknowledging the awe of angels.
In simple terms: Approach God with humility and awareness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reverence before prayer.
Themes
spirituality
humility
divine presence
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual retreat
- meditation
- confession
Key Concepts
theology
contemplative practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape your prayer?
- What does the presence of angels suggest about the sacred?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding of divine will is limited; faith requires trust.
