What friends or kindred can be so close and intimate as the powers of our soul, which, whether we will or no, must ever bear us company? Saint Teresa of Avila bearclosecompany Change image and share on social
A soul which gives itself to prayer, either much or little, should on no account be kept within narrow bounds. Saint Teresa of Avila accountboundnarrow Change image and share on social
If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend. Saint Teresa of Avila abandonchristdwell Change image and share on social
I thought of the soul as resembling a castle, formed of a single diamond or a very transparent crystal, and containing many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions. Saint Teresa of Avila castlecrystaldiamond Change image and share on social
All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example. Saint Teresa of Avila beholdblessingfind Change image and share on social
I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible. Saint Teresa of Avila easyimpossiblemake Change image and share on social
I had a father and mother, who were devout and feared God. Our Lord also helped me with His grace. All this would have been enough to make me good, if I had not been so wicked. Saint Teresa of Avila devoutfatherfear Change image and share on social
I don't know what heavy penance I would not have gladly undertaken rather than practice prayer. Saint Teresa of Avila gladlyheavypenance Change image and share on social
If I were to give advice, I would say to parents that they ought to be very careful whom they allow to mix with their children when young; for much mischief thence ensues, and our natural inclinations are unto evil rather than unto good. Saint Teresa of Avila advicecarefulchild share on social
The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too. Saint Teresa of Avila feltgodjourney Change image and share on social
