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Oct 14, 2010 · During sleep itself I am still thinking and dreaming about the multitude of concerns that surround me. I do all this not for my own sake, but for yours. To me my present pattern of life is a torment; I only hope that for you it is truly a sacrifice of love. I know that you are constantly beside me, yet I am usually so busy that I ignore you.
All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. -- St. Teresa of Avila. Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.
Aug 24, 2017 · The events of Teresa’s life began to fall into place around 1529, when Dona Beatriz Davila y Ahumada died, leaving the young saint without a mother at only fourteen years of age. The death of her mother, understandably, caused noticeable changes in Teresa. She began to seek comfort in clothing, jewelry, perfumes and stories of romance.
Jun 2, 2023 · As a small girl, St. Teresa of Ávila (1515-82) wanted to become a martyr slaughtered at the hands of the Moors. As a young adult, she was taken up with vanities and worldly concerns. She wanted greatness, but only had to figure out the means to achieve it. It meant struggle and pain, but once she found the answer, she was able to show others ...
Page Contents. Teresa of Ávila (born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada; 28 March 1515 – 4 or 15 October 1582), also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman who was called to convent life in the Catholic Church. A Carmelite nun, prominent Spanish mystic, religious reformer, author, theologian of the contemplative life and of ...
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. "All things ...
