More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones. Saint Teresa of Avila answerprayershed Change image and share on social
It is no small misfortune and disgrace that, through our own fault, we neither understand our nature nor our origin. Saint Teresa of Avila disgracefaultmisfortune Change image and share on social
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
Whenever we think of Christ, we should recall the love that led Him to bestow on us so many graces and favors, and also the great love God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of His love; for love calls for love in return. Let us strive to keep this always before our eyes and to rouse ourselves to love Him. Saint Teresa of Avila bestowcallchrist share on social
If God should desire to raise us to the position of one who is an intimate and shares his secrets, we ought to accept this gladly. Saint Teresa of Avila acceptdesiregladly 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
God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher. Saint Teresa of Avila callcharmdivinely 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