There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
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To converse with You, O King of glory, no third person is needed, You are always ready in the Sacrament of the Altar to give audience to all. All who desire You always find You there, and converse with You face to face
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes a personal and direct relationship with the divine without intermediaries.
Teresa of Avila expresses the intimate connection individuals can have with God through prayer and the sacrament of the altar. She reassures that one does not need a mediator to engage with the divine, as God is always present and ready to listen, inviting believers to converse directly and meaningfully with Him.
Themes
DivineSacramentPrayerIntimacyRelationshipGod
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a sermon to illustrate the availability of God's presence during prayer.
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