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Our soul can find in the Blessed Sacrament all the joys and consolations it desires.

Teresa of Avila

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Don't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
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