Vocal prayer . . . must be accompanied by reflection. A prayer in which a person is not aware of Whom he is speaking to, what he is asking, who it is who is asking and of Whom, I don't call prayer-however much the lips may move.
Teresa of AvilaIn all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.
Teresa of AvilaThere seem to me a great many blessings which come from true poverty and I should be sorry to be deprived of them.
Teresa of Avila