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The devil put before me that I could not endure the trials of the religious life, because of my delicate nurture. I defended myself against him by alleging the trials which Christ endured, and that it was not much for me to suffer something for His sake; besides, He would help me to bear it.

~Saint Teresa Of Avila

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

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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?

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O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to praise the Lord. It utters a thousand pious follies, in a continuous endeavor to please Him who thus possesses it.

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May God protect me from gloomy saints.

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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.

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Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.

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Nothing can be compared to the great beauty and capabilities of a soul; however keen our intellects may be, they are as unable to comprehend them as to comprehend God, for, as He has told us, He created us in His own image and likeness.

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If God should desire to raise us to the position of one who is an intimate and shares his secrets, we ought to accept this gladly.

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: Spanish

Type: Saint

Born: March 28th, 1515

Died: October 4th, 1582

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