Saint Theresa Catholic Church Gomea, St. Vincent.

In the kingdom of adversaries, truth is exiled, and lies crowned as sovereign. Lord, you know everything!

Beloved friends,
May God bless your week and favour your plan, remain kind to you in the days ahead in all spheres of your life. God’s goodness and mercy shall follow you and may you never regret your existence.
May holy Mary pray for you.

HAVE A GRACE-FILLED WEEK! GOD BLESS, AND KEEP YOU

St. Teresa of Ávila, a Doctor of the Church and a prominent mystic, left behind a rich legacy of spiritual writings. Read and reflect on some of her profound quotes, which capture the essence of her teachings on prayer, humility, and the spiritual journey:

"Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices."

"Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul."

"Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life, which is short and has to be lived by you alone; and there is only one glory, which is eternal. If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing."

"The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too."

"To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that."

"The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes."

"The most potent and acceptable prayer is the prayer that leaves the best effects. I don’t mean it must immediately fill the soul with desire . . . The best effects [are] those that are followed up by actions—––when the soul not only desires the honor of God, but really strives for it."

"It is love alone that gives worth to all things."

"All difficulties in prayer can be traced to one cause: praying as if God were absent."

"Mental prayer, in my opinion, is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us."

These quotes offer a glimpse into the wisdom and spirituality of St. Teresa of Ávila, reflecting her deep insights into the nature of prayer, the pursuit of holiness, and the profound connection between the soul and God. Happy Gaudete Sunday.”“Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again, rejoice!” which is taken from Saint Paul's Letter to the Philippians (4:4-6).

NB: Let me know which of the above quotes resonates with you.

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