Opening the eyes of the soul...

 ...those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. 

 Psalm 34:10b

"After having received the Lord, since you have the 
Person Himself present, strive to close the eyes of the body 
and open those of the soul and look into your heart.
For I tell you again, and would like to tell 
you many times that you should 
acquire the habit of doing this every time 
you receive Communion 
and strive to have such a conscience that you 
will be allowed to enjoy this blessing frequently.

Though He comes disguised, the disguise as I have said, 
does not prevent Him from being recognized 
in many ways, in conformity with the desire we have 
to see Him. And you can desire to see Him so much 
that He will reveal Himself to you entirely." 

 St. Teresa of Avila: Way of Perfection 34:12.

  St Teresa of Avila

 Spain ~ 1515-1582

Carmelite Contemplative, Reformer, Mystic,

Prolific Writer*

*Way of Perfection, Interior Castle,

The Life of Teresa of Jesus (Autobiography)

DOCTOR of the CHURCH

Feast Day - October 15 

Painting: St Teresa of Avila Receiving Communion - Claudio Coello

"Trust God that you are exactly 
where you are meant to be." - St Teresa of Avila

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"Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. 
All things are passing. God does not change. 
Patience wins all things. For God alone suffices." 
St Teresa of Avila (her Bookmark)

Click here: St. Teresa of Avila - YouTube (2 mins)
Click here: Discovering our Saints - St Theresa of Avila  (2:22 mins)

St Teresa of Avila, pray for us!