Sunday, March 7, 2010

Quote of the Day (St. Teresa of Avila, on God’s Permanence)


“Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things pass away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever possesses God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.”— Doctoris Ecclesiae (Doctor of the Church) St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), 16th-century Spanish mystic and foundress of the Discalced Carmelites

The above, known as St. Teresa’s “Bookmark,” was found in her prayer book at the time of her death.

(Thanks to Fr. Hilary for the inspiration.)

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