Meaning and context of this quote
“Prayer is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends, taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us.”
from The Life of Teresa of Jesus — Teresa of Ávila
This passage from The Life of Teresa of Jesus reflects Teresa of Ávila’s teaching on love.
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