"To have had virtuous and God-fearing parents along with the graces the Lord granted me should have been enough for me to have led a good life, if I had not been so wretched." Today we celebrate the birth of St. Teresa of Jesus, born 28 March 1515 in Avila.
Quote of the day, 12 March: Pope Gregory XV
The chief among Teresa’s virtues was the love of God, which our Lord Jesus Christ increased by means of many visions and revelations. She not only submitted all her exterior actions to the judgment of her superiors with the greatest humility of spirit but also all her thoughts.
Quote of the day, 16 February: St. Teresa of Avila
On 16 February 1578 Saint Teresa wrote to Father Gracián about her arm, which she broke in a fall on Christmas Eve: "It is still swollen, as is also my hand, and covered with plaster..."
Quote of the day, 24 November: St. Teresa of Avila
"I remember that when my mother died I was twelve years old or a little less." Doña Beatriz Ahumada made her last will and testament on 24 November 1528.
Quote of the day, 4 October: St. Teresa of Avila
En fin soy hija de la Iglesia… “Finally, I am a daughter of the Church.”
Quote of the day: 15 November
Christ is little known by those who consider themselves his friends
Quote of the day: 12 November
Don't you think it would be good if the inn were not to get so dirty?
Quote of the day: 25 October
The person who loves God more is the one more worthy of love
Quote of the day: 15 October
The Lord helps us, strengthens us, and never fails; He is a true friend.
Quote of the day: 12 October
Have a habitual desire to imitate Christ in all your deeds
Quote of the day: 11 October
If you are not careful, your perdition is more certain than your salvation
Quote of the day: 10 October
At that time Father Francis came to this place. He had been the Duke of Gandía...
Quote of the day: 6 October
These Sisters in the Incarnation are My Sisters, and you delay?
Quote of the day: 4 October
He does a good deal by leaving us in mental prayer
Quote of the day: 20 September
The Lord gives when He desires, as He desires, and to whom He desires
Quote of the day: 13 September
Indeed, Jesus could have put other virtues first... He said only, "forgive us because we forgive."
Quote of the day: 6 September
This is the trait of humble people: They do not dare deal with God independently
Quote of the day: 30 August
If you desire to discover peace and consolation for your soul and to serve God truly, do not find your satisfaction in what you have left behind
Quote of the day: 26 August
A visible sensory image of the glowing love that pierced her heart
Recent comments