Duty Quote by Teresa of Avila

“How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.” quote by Teresa of Avila — Download Open image

“How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.”

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