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“It will be as well, I think, to explain these locutions of God, and to describe what the soul feels when it receives them.” quote by Teresa of Avila
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“It will be as well, I think, to explain these locutions of God, and to describe what the soul feels when it receives them.”

Teresa of Avila

About This Quote

Source Book: Spiritual Canticle, 1588

Divine language reveals the soul's experience of God's presence, offering insight into spiritual feeling.

In simple terms: God's words convey the soul's feelings.

Key Takeaway

Listen to divine language for spiritual insight.

Themes

spirituality language experience faith

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

mystical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • spiritual direction
  • writing

Key Concepts

mysticism theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does divine language mean to you?
  • How can you sense the soul's response?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation varies across traditions, limiting universal meaning.

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