Teresa of Avila

Teresa of Avila

Saint, Mystic, Writer

Teresa of Avila was a 16th-century Spanish mystic and reformer known for her influential works on prayer and spirituality, particularly 'The Interior Castle.'

Prayer Saint Soul Humility Thinking Giving
Born
March 28, 1515
Died
October 4, 1582
Quotes
286
Rank
#602

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"Alas, O Lord, to what a state dost Thou bring those who love Thee!"

God Lord States
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"It will be as well, I think, to explain these locutions of God, and to describe what the soul feels when it receives them."

Thinking Soul Wells
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"God never changes; Patient endurance Attains to all things; Who God possesses In nothing is wanting; Alone God suffices."

Evil Endurance Patient
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"A soul which gives itself to prayer, either much or little, should on no account be kept within narrow bounds."

Prayer Giving Soul
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"Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction."

Real Moving Ecstasy
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