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Saint Teresa of Avila Quote

“For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.”

— Saint Teresa of Avila

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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

— Saint Teresa of Avila

Wisdom

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If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.

— Saint Teresa of Avila

Courage

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Those who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I know not how any man can think of the Queen of the angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Infant Jesus, without giving thanks to St. Joseph for the services he rendered them then.

— Saint Teresa of Avila

Wisdom

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I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible.

— Saint Teresa of Avila

Wisdom

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I have often thought with wonder of the great goodness of God; and my soul has rejoiced in the contemplation of His great magnificence and mercy. May He be blessed for ever! For I see clearly that He has not omitted to reward me, even in this life, for every one of my good desires.

— Saint Teresa of Avila

Life

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Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.

— Saint Teresa of Avila

Love

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