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Teresa Of Avila Inspirational Quotes (164)

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All times are dangerous times.
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This body of ours has one fault: the more you indulge it, the more things it discovers to be essential to it. It is extraordinary how it likes being indulged.
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In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.
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Alas, O Lord, to what a state dost Thou bring those who love Thee!
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We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us.
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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.
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Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
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Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
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Let us consider the glorious Saint Paul: it seems that no other name fell from his lips than that of Jesus, because the name of Jesus was fixed and embedded in his heart.
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Her heart is full of joy with love, for in the Lord her mind is stilled. She has renounced every selfish attachment and draws abiding joy and strength from the One within. She lives not for herself, but lives to serve the Lord of Love in all, and swims across the sea of life breasting its rough waves joyfully.
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It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
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All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted.
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How friendly we should all be with one another if nobody were interested in money and honor.
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We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
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True perfection consists in the love of God and our neighbour, and the better we keep both these commandments, the more perfect we shall be.
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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.
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From moment to moment one can bear much.
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May I not come before You with empty hands, since we are rewarded according to our deeds.
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What a miserable life is this! There is no happiness that is secure and nothing that does not change.
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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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To argue over who is the more noble is nothing more than to dispute whether dirt is better for making bricks or for making mortar.
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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.
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