Saint Teresa of Avila Quotes

To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.

Saint Teresa of Avila

To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.

Saint Teresa of Avila

What value is there in faith without works? And what are they worth if they are not united to the merits of Jesus Christ, our only good?

Saint Teresa of Avila

I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.

Saint Teresa of Avila

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

Saint Teresa of Avila

Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.

Saint Teresa of Avila

Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.

Saint Teresa of Avila

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

Saint Teresa of Avila

We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us.

Saint Teresa of Avila

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

All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted.

Saint Teresa of Avila

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

Saint Teresa of Avila