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St. Teresa understood Jesus’ appearing to the Apostles “without entering through the door” based on her mystical experiences. She noted, “in my opinion, there is no need of any door for Him to enter.”
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St. John of the Cross describes with exquisite beauty the goal of every Christian: “the soul's aim is a love equal to God's. [...] In the strong union of glory,” he adds, “her love will be God's love.”
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Christ appeared to St Teresa of Avila in an imaginative vision as she received Holy Communion from St John of the Cross on this date in 1572, saying: “Behold this nail; it is a sign you will be My bride from today on.”
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Oh, how sweet your presence will be to me, you who are the supreme good!... I will not rest until I rejoice in your arms.
Spiritual marriage is a total transformation in the Beloved... the highest state attainable in this life.
Behold this nail; it is a sign you will be My bride from today on.
Spiritual marriage is the highest state attainable in this life
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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. ~ St. Teresa of Avila
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