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Teresa of Avila Quotes about Joy

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Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace.

Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace.

Teresa of Avila
Faith, Inspiration, Joy

Our soul can find in the Blessed Sacrament all the joys and consolations it desires.

Teresa of Avila
Blessed, Joy, Soul

Humility, however deep it be, neither disquiets nor troubles nor disturbs the soul; it is accompanied by peace, joy and tranquillity.

Teresa of Avila
Humility, Joy, Soul
St. Teresa of Avila (2014). “The Way of Perfection”, p.257, Courier Corporation

When I took the habit, the Lord immediately showed me how He favours those who do violence to themselves in order to serve Him. No one saw what I endured... At the moment of my entrance into this new state I felt a joy so great that it has never failed me even to this day; and God converted the dryness of my soul into a very great tenderness.

Teresa of Avila
Order, Joy, Soul
Teresa of Avila (2004). “The Life of St Teresa of Avila by Herself”, p.31, Penguin UK

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