God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher.
Teresa of AvilaThe saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
Teresa of AvilaIt is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
Teresa of Avila