tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post2667452416346106458..comments2023-04-17T05:59:18.247-05:00Comments on The Unprofitable Servant: Words of Wisdom From St. Teresa of JesusUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-7949235379975533932011-09-11T12:55:36.771-05:002011-09-11T12:55:36.771-05:00Terry, I should have mentioned that you cited this...Terry, I should have mentioned that you cited this passage last week - I just included more of it,because I thought it was an apropos time to do so. When I read the Way of Perfection, it was these words that stuck with me most. Thanks for stopping by and God Bless! JoyceTLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-34651928074254931102011-09-11T11:10:53.549-05:002011-09-11T11:10:53.549-05:00St. Teresa has been through it all and is a great ...St. Teresa has been through it all and is a great help in setting us back on track. I love this passage you cite - I probably should read it every day, but then I'd still not 'get it' until after I fell into the trap. It's the best way to learn I guess.Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-8661742601260811512011-09-10T15:18:55.232-05:002011-09-10T15:18:55.232-05:00Every time I read St Therese of Avila, I think, &#...Every time I read St Therese of Avila, I think, 'how does she know all my weaknesses so well?' Our abbot calls her his spiritual sister and is always referring to her. <br />It's exactly as you say...her words feel like flaming arrows....and they piece easily on thin skin which I am plagued with too.<br />Love you Joyce +Carolinehttp://www.bellofthewanderer.comnoreply@blogger.com