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When I took the habit, the Lord immediately showed me how He favours those who do violence to themselves in order to serve Him. No one saw what I endured... At the moment of my entrance into this new state I felt a joy so great that it has never failed me even to this day; and God converted the dryness of my soul into a very great tenderness.

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In this quote, Saint Teresa of Avila reflects on her own experience of taking religious vows and the profound spiritual transformation that ensued. She emphasizes the importance of self-sacrifice and the rewards that come from serving God wholeheartedly. Despite the challenges she faced, she describes the immense joy she felt and how God transformed the aridity of her soul into deep tenderness.
Quote by Saint Teresa of Avila
Saint, Spanish
Saint Teresa of Avila was a Spanish mystic, writer, and Carmelite nun who played a significant role in the Catholic Reformation.
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