Those seeking the life of the spirit should be cheerful and free, and not neglect recreation. Married people must act in conformity with their vocation--but their progress will of necessity be but the pace of a hen. Teresa of Avila More Quotes by Teresa of Avila More Quotes From Teresa of Avila The soul of the just man is but a paradise, in which, God tells us, He takes His delight. What do you imagine, must that dwelling be in which a King so mighty, so wise, and so pure, containing in Himself all good, can delight to rest? 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 told us, He created us in his own image and likeness. Teresa of Avila kings wise men I had many friends to help me to fall; but as to rising again, I was so much left to myself, that I wonder now I was not always on the ground. I praise God for His mercy; for it was He only Who stretched out His hand to me. May He be blessed for ever! Amen. Teresa of Avila blessed hands fall It is certain that the love of God does not consist in this sweetness and tenderness which we for the most part desire; but rather in serving Him in justice, fortitude, and humility. His Majesty seeks and loves courageous souls. Teresa of Avila humility soul justice Praised be the Lord, who has redeemed me from myself. Teresa of Avila redeemed humility lord Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans. Teresa of Avila kitchen tasks disappointment The more we see that any action springs not from the motive of obedience, the more evident is it that it is a temptation of the enemy; for when God sends an inspiration, the very first effect of it is to infuse a spirit of docility. Teresa of Avila inspiration temptation spring The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too. Teresa of Avila humility journey god Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love. Teresa of Avila sickness prayer love It is impossible for human tongue to exaggerate the riches which a vision from God brings to the soul: it even bestows health and refreshment on the body. Teresa of Avila vision soul god If we plant a flower or a shrub and water it daily it will grow so tall that in time we shall need a spade and a hoe to uproot it. It is just so, I think, when we commit a fault, however small, each day, and do not cure ourselves of it. Teresa of Avila hoe flower thinking Contemplative prayer [oración mental] in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us. Teresa of Avila opinion prayer mean Truth suffers, but never dies. Teresa of Avila dies saint suffering True love grows by sacrifice and the more thoroughly the soul rejects natural satisfaction the stronger and more detached its tenderness becomes. Teresa of Avila sacrifice soul love From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us. Teresa of Avila saint devotion silly If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few! Teresa of Avila catholic saint way Love turns work into rest. Teresa of Avila turns The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him. Teresa of Avila prayer christian religion Keep this in mind, for it is very important advice, so do not neglect it until you find you have such a fixed determination not to offend the Lord that you would rather lose a thousand lives and be persecuted by the whole world, than commit one mortal sin, and until you are most careful not to commit venial sins. Teresa of Avila determination mind advice Life is to life in such a way that we are not afraid to die. Teresa of Avila not-afraid life-is way Oh, how everything that is suffered with love is healed again! Teresa of Avila healed suffering love-is
