Truth and love…
Do not accept anything as truth that lacks love and do not accept anything as love which lacks truth. One without the other is a destructive lie.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Whoever surrenders unconditionally…
Whoever surrenders unconditionally to the Lord will be chosen by him as an instrument for building his kingdom.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
When you receive Holy Communion…
When you have received Holy Communion, close your bodily eyes so that you may open the eyes of your soul.Then look upon Jesus in the center of your heart.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Never dwell upon anything wrong…
God has been very good to me, for I never dwell upon anything wrong which a person has done, so as to remember it afterwards. If I do remember it, I always see some other virtue in that person.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Coming of the Holy Spirit…
The first requirement for the coming of the Holy Spirit to our souls is that we should be aware of his power, and that we should believe that he can accomplish marvels… The second requirement for the Holy Spirit to be willing to come into our hearts…is to have the will to receive him as our guest, sincerely and anxiously to desire his coming.
–Saint John of Avila (1500-1569 )
Possess the grace and love…
Let it be your firm conviction that you should neither desire nor strive for anything but to possess the grace and love of God, to avoid offending Him and to please Him in all things. Whether death or life, sickness or health, joy or sadness, honor or shame, be your lot … it will matter nothing, except in so far as it brings you nearer to God.
–Saint John of Avila (1500 – 1569)
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