“Do you know what makes people really spiritual? It is when they become enslaved to God and are branded with his sign, the sign of the cross, signifying that they have surrendered their freedom to Him. Then He can sell them as slaves to the entire world, as He himself was sold.”
-Teresa of Avila
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Friday, December 5, 2008
To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice
"When St. Teresa of Availa saw a friend perform certain rigorous acts of penance, she felt a great desire to imitate her. Her confessor forbade her to do this. When she was tempted to disobey him, God told her, 'My daughter, you are on a good and safe road. Do you look at the penance she does? I put a greater value on obedience!"
-Francis de Sales
-Francis de Sales
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