Saint Teresa of Avila Quotes

The custom of speaking to God Almighty as freely as with a slave - caring nothing whether the words are suitable or not, but simply saying the first thing that comes to mind from being learnt by rote by frequent repetition - cannot be called prayer: God grant that no Christian may address Him in this manner.

Saint Teresa of Avila

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: saint
  • Nationality: spanish
  • Birth: March 28, 1515 - October 4, 1582

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