Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
The title of Mary as our mother is not merely symbolic. Mary is our mother in the most real and lofty sense, a sense which surpasses that of earthly maternity. She begot our life of grace for us because she offered up her entire being, body and soul, as the Mother of God. That is why an intimate bond exists between Mary & ourselves. She loves us, she knows us, she exerts herself to bring each one of us into the closest possible relationship with the Lord – that which we are above all supposed to be.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Eucharist, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
‘And the Word became flesh‘. That truth became a reality in the manger at Bethlehem. But it was to be fulfilled in yet another form: ‘Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood, has eternal life.’ The Savior, who knows that we are human beings and will remain human beings who have to struggle daily with weaknesses, comes to our assistance in a truly divine manner. Just as the human body is in need of daily bread, so also does the divine life in us require constant nourishment.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Detachment, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Spiritual (life), Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Detachment is designated as a night through which the soul must pass. It is this in a threefold sense: in regard to the point of departure, the path, and the goal.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Abandonment (of self), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Lay all your cares about the future trustingly in God’s hands, and let yourself be guided by the Lord just like a little child.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Cross, Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
The love of the Cross in no way contradicts being a joyful child of God. Helping Christ carry His Cross fills one with a strong and pure joy, and those who may and can do so, the builders of God’s kingdom, are the most authentic children of God.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Acceptance, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
God is there in these moments of rest and can give us in a single instant exactly what we need. Then the rest of the day can take its course, under the same effort and strain, perhaps, but in peace. And when night looks back and you see how fragmentary everything has been, and how much you planned that has gone undone, and all the reasons you have to be embarrassed and ashamed: just take everything exactly as it is, put it in God’s hands and leave it to Him – really rest – and start the next day as a new life.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
