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If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.

Teresa of Avila

Fall, Sometimes, Discouraged

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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.

Teresa of Avila

Risk, Facts, Lost

Saint Teresa of Avila (1976). “The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila: Volume 1”, p.151, ICS Publications

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Don't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.

Teresa of Avila

Prayer, Ideas, Saint

Saint Teresa (of Avila) (1966). “The Letters of Saint Teresa of Jesus”

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How is it, Lord, that we are cowards in everything save in opposing thee?

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God, Coward, Lord

Saint Teresa (of Avila) (1946). “Book called Way of perfection. Interior castle. Conceptions of the love of God. Exclamations of the soul to God”

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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.

Teresa of Avila

Eye, Thinking, Giving

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All things pass... Patience attains all it strives for.

Teresa of Avila

Patience, Strive, Strife

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God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.

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Positive, Penance, Obedience

Saint Teresa (of Avila) (1951). “The Letters of Saint Teresa of Jesus”

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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.

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Never Change, Dismay, Passing

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Untilled ground, however rich, will bring forth thistles and thorns; so also the mind of man.

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Men, Mind, Thorns

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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

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Running, Humility, Giving

Saint Teresa (of Avila) (1979). “The Interior Castle”, p.181, Paulist Press

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Whoever has not begun the practice of prayer, I beg for the love of the Lord not to go without so great a good. There is nothing here to fear but only something to desire.

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Prayer, Practice, Desire

Saint Teresa of Avila (1976). “The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila: Volume 1”, p.96, ICS Publications

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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.

Teresa of Avila

Humility, Justice, Soul

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But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.

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Waiting, Facts, Longing

Saint Teresa (of Avila) (1966). “The Letters of Saint Teresa of Jesus”

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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.

Teresa of Avila

Catholic, God Love

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How friendly all men would be one with another, if no regard were paid to honour and money! I believe it would be a remedy for everything.

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Believe, Men, Friendly

St Teresa of Avila (2008). “The Life of St. Teresa of Avila”, p.149, Cosimo, Inc.

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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.

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Blessed, Suffering, Saint

Saint Teresa (of Avila) (1966). “The Letters of Saint Teresa of Jesus”

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Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom.

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Spiritual, People, Slave

Teresa of Avila (2013). “The Interior Castle”, p.269, Lulu.com

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A beginner must look on himself as one setting out to make a garden for his Lord's pleasure, on most unfruitful soil which abounds in weeds. His Majesty roots up the weeds and will put in good plants instead. Let us reckon that this is already done when the soul decides to practice prayer and has begun to do so.

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Weed, Prayer, Garden

Teresa of Avila (2004). “The Life of St Teresa of Avila by Herself”, p.87, Penguin UK

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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.

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Truth

St. Teresa of Avila (2002). “Complete Works St. Teresa Of Avila”, p.256, A&C Black

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In a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water, from which flow only streams of clearest crystal. Its works are pleasing both to God and man, rising from the River of Life, beside which it is rooted like a tree.

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Men, Rivers, Water

St. Teresa of Avila (1921). “The Interior Castle, or the Mansions”, p.17, Library of Alexandria

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In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.

Teresa of Avila

Giving, Saint, Thanks

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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

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Inspirational, Humility, Catholic

Saint Teresa (of Avila) (1946). “Book of the foundations. Minor prose works. Poems. Documents. Indices”

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I made you, dear, and all I make is perfect. Please come close, for I desire you.

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Perfect, Desire, Beloved

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Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm. . . . The pain of genuine humility doesn't agitate or afflict the soul; rather, this humility expands it and enables it to serve God more.

Teresa of Avila

Pain, Humility, Soul

Teresa of Avila (2011). “The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, vol 2”, p.89, ICS Publications

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We are always in the presence of God, yet it seems to me that those who pray are in His presence in a very different sense.

Teresa of Avila

Prayer, Different, Praying

St Teresa of Avila (2008). “The Life of St. Teresa of Avila”, p.49, Cosimo, Inc.

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Born: March 28, 1515
Died: October 4, 1582
Occupation: Saint
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