Quotemeal: May. 30th, 1959

Saturday, May 30, 1959

"God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher."
— Teresa of Avila

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Illustration of Teresa of Avila — "God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.