In heaven we will be surprised to see how different His judgement is from what we can understand here below. May He be praised forever.St. Teresa of Avila

Keep my heart pure, shield me with Your presence, just for today.St. Therese of Lisieux

The bride knows that now her will's desire is detached from all things and attached to her God in most intimate love.St. John of the Cross

Oh, how unfortunate the times and miserable the life in which we now live; happy are they whose good fortune it is to remain apart from the world.St. Teresa of Avila

For when the sensory delight and gratification coming from things are quenched, neither the devil, nor the world, nor sensuality has arms or power against the spirit.St. John of the Cross

The Lord asks of us only two things: love of His Majesty and love of our neighbor. These are what we must work for. By observing them with perfection, we do His will and so will be united with Him.St. Teresa of Avila

For a long time Jesus and [I] had looked at each other and understood. The day of my First Communion, our meeting could not be called a mere glance; it was a fusion.St. Therese of Lisieux

Insofar as individuals are purged of their sensory affections and appetites, they obtain liberty of spirit in which they acquire the twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit.St. John of the Cross

If you were to understand how important this virtue [of love of neighbor] is for us you wouldn't engage in any other study.St. Teresa of Avila

For my sake you live hidden in the Host; for Your sake I too wish to be hidden, O Jesus.St. Therese of Lisieux