In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.
Teresa of AvilaTo reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
Teresa of AvilaThose 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.
Teresa of Avila