Contemplative prayer [oraciรณn mental] in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.
Teresa of AvilaIn light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
Teresa of AvilaWe need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
Teresa of Avila