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Teresa of Ávila1515–1582

It seems as if Thou didst subject those who love Thee to a severe trial: but it is in order that they may learn, in the depths of that trial, the depths of Thy love.

Teresa of Ávila on God

The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus (c.1565), Ch. XXV. “Divine Locutions. Discussions on That Subject” ¶ 22 & 23

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