Teresa Of Ávila

Spanish mystic and reformer.

A Spanish mystic, theologian, and reformer of the Carmelite order, she is known for her deep spiritual insights and writings on contemplative prayer and the nature of divine union. Her work emphasizes the importance of inner silence and the cultivation of a direct, personal relationship with God. Her teachings on mystical experience and inner transformation continue to inspire seekers of spiritual depth across many traditions.

Teresa Of Ávila Quotes about 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.
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Our souls may lose their peace and even disturb other people's, if we are always criticizing trivial actions - which often are not real defects at all, but we construe them wrongly through our ignorance of their motives.
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What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us?
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