In the presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacrament we ought to be like the Blessed in heaven before the Divine Essence
Teresa of AvilaIt is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not always be the same.
Teresa of AvilaHow friendly we should all be with one another if nobody were interested in money and honor.
Teresa of AvilaHow is it that we do not die of love in seeing that God Himself could do no more than shed His divine blood for us drop by drop? When as man He was preparing for death, He made Himself our food in order to give us life. God becomes food, bread for his creatures. Is this not enough to make us die of love?
Teresa of Avila