Never close your heart…
Take care, take care, never to close your heart to anyone.
–Saint Peter Faber (1506-1546)
Hate your brother or sister…
You may fast regularly, give alms, and pray without ceasing, but as long as you hate your brother, you will not be numbered among the children of God.
–Saint Louis de Blois (1506-1566)
So much resentment…
We should blush for shame to show so much resentment at what is done or said against us, knowing that so many injuries and affronts have been offered to our Redeemer and the saints.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
His majesty seeks…
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.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Close your door and seek…
Enter the inner chamber of your mind; shut out all thoughts save that of God, and such as can aid you in seeking him; close your door and seek him. Believe me, if we neither possess nor strive to obtain this peace at home, we shall never find it abroad. —Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
God speaks to souls…
God speaks to souls through words uttered by pious people, by sermons or good books, and in many other such ways. Sometimes he calls souls by means of sickness or troubles, or by some truth He teaches them during prayer, for tepid as they may be in seeking Him, yet God holds them very dear.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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