The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit. Saint Teresa of Avila More Quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila More Quotes From Saint Teresa of Avila If I should say anything that is not in conformity with what is held by the Holy Roman Catholic Church, it will be through ignorance and not through malice. This may be taken as certain, and also that, through God's goodness, I am, and shall always be, as I always have been, subject to her. Saint Teresa of Avila i-amchurchignorancegod Nothing can be compared to the great beauty and capabilities of a soul; however keen our intellects may be, they are as unable to comprehend them as to comprehend God, for, as He has told us, He created us in His own image and likeness. Saint Teresa of Avila greatsoulgodbeauty 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 eyesgreatgodlove May God protect me from gloomy saints. Saint Teresa of Avila megloomyprotectgod The custom of speaking to God Almighty as freely as with a slave - caring nothing whether the words are suitable or not, but simply saying the first thing that comes to mind from being learnt by rote by frequent repetition - cannot be called prayer: God grant that no Christian may address Him in this manner. Saint Teresa of Avila wordsprayergodmind 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 blessingswillbestlife We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us. Saint Teresa of Avila willknowgodreligion
