Love, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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. For if at some time the Lord should grant us the grace of impressing his love on our hearts, all will become easy for us and we shall accomplish great things quickly and without effort.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Page: Quotes, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), Uncategorized
Oh, God help me! That there should be complaining like this among nuns! May He forgive me for saying so, but I am afraid it has become quite a habit.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Eucharist, Page: Quotes, Prayer (how), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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)
Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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)
Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
A person should desire no other path, even if he is at the summit of contemplation; on this road he walks safely. 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. What more do we desire from such a good friend at our side? Unlike our friends in the world, he will never abandon us when we are troubled or distressed. Blessed is the one who truly loves him and always keeps him near.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Acceptance, Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
True humility consists in being content with all that God is pleased to ordain for us, believing ourselves unworthy to be called His servants.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
