There are not two doctrines of St. John of the Cross, one for religious and one for seculars; there is only one, which applies to all Christians indiscriminately and does not require a special state of life, but only a disposition of will, namely the disposition of not wanting to…
Humility has an excellent feature: when it is present in a work, that work does not leave in the soul a feeling of frustration. – St. Teresa of Avila
We need sacrifice, renouncement to our own will to reach complete union with Our Lord. – St. Teresa de los Andes
God never changes. Patience obtains everything. God alone is enough. – St. Teresa of Avila
There is a soft nocturnal glow in a mind that is freed…calmed and meditative. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
For me, prayer is a burst from my heart, it is a simple glance thrown toward heaven, a cry of thanksgiving and love in times of trial as well as in times of joy. – St. Therese
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. – St. Teresa of Avila
Those who practice prayer should have a special affection for him (St. Joseph) always. I do not know how anyone can think of the Queen of the Angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Child Jesus, without giving thanks to Saint Joseph for the way he…
If the memory is recollected (silent and empty) as to both heavenly and earthly things, there is no entry for evils, distractions, fancies, or vices-all of which enter through the wandering of the memory. -St. John of the Cross
What more do we desire from such a good friend ( the Lord) at our side, who will not abandon us in our labors and tribulations, as friends in the world do. Blessed is the one who truly loves him and keeps him near. -St. Teresa of Avila