Abandonment (of self), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
To conquer oneself for one’s own good is to make use of the senses in the service of the interior life. If she is speaking she must try to remember that there is One within her to Whom she can speak; if she is listening, let her remember that she can listen to Him Who is nearer to her than anyone else. Briefly, let her realize that, if she likes, she need never withdraw from this good companionship, and let her grieve when she has left her Father alone for so long though her need of Him is so sore.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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Spiritual communion is highly beneficial; through it you can recollect yourselves in the same way after Mass, for the love of this Lord is thereby deeply impressed on the soul. If we prepare ourselves to receive Him, He never fails to give in many ways we do not understand.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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As to the aridity you are suffering from, it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a very great favor for God to show you.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Abandonment (of self), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
They deceive themselves who believe that union with God consists in ecstasies or raptures, and in the enjoyment of Him. For it consists in nothing except the surrender and subjection of our will – with our thoughts, words and actions – to the will of God.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Acceptance, Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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I spent nearly twenty years on that stormy sea. I had not joy in God and no pleasure in the world.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
