CHAPTER 8 Treats of the great good that has come off in, internally and externally, of all things created
1 - Let's talk about the posting that we have. Practiced with perfection, for us all. I say that for us all, because joining no importance only to the Creator and creatures, God gives us so much ability, that if we, the extent of our strength, we strive to acquire perfection, we no longer fight it very lightly, because the Lord stretches out his hand in our defense against the devil and against the world. Do you think, sisters, that little thing and be totally dedicated to Him without reservation that has everything? He is the source of all good, and we must thank him for having no end gathered in this house, in the only intent to be all his.
Really, I do not know because v'intrattenga on this topic, in which each of you I can be your teacher. Of this virtue is so important, I confess candidly that I would not be perfect and I feel I would agree.
same is true of all the others that have spoken so far, because it is easier to write that dip into the work. Writing at least the fortune teller! ... To be able to talk about certain things, you know from experience! And I, if I speak, it must be because so far I have done the exact opposite of what I say.
2 - and outside, here we are detached from everything you see. And I ask you, sisters, to consider, for the love of God, the great love that He has given us in calling us in this house.
Each of you consider it in itself. Here there can be no more than twelve, and yet pleased God that you were one you do. How many people better than I gladly would take my place! But the Lord has given me that I was far from deserving it! Be blessed, my God! All creatures praise you for me, because I can not thank you worthily, not only for giving me the call to religious - which is already a big favor - but not for the many other benefits that I have done. Having been so bad, you did not you trust me.
was before, in the midst of so many holy souls, my imperfections could stay hidden until the end of my life, so you have led me to this house, where being so few, it is impossible that my shortcomings go unnoticed, bonds, thus, away from all dangerous occasions, to be more careful about me. Now for me there are no more excuses, and I feel the need, Lord, that your mercy forgive me for everything.
3 - What I recommend highly, daughters, is that if any does not feel able to observe what is done in this house, say so openly. Do not miss monasteries in which to serve God in another way: we go, but does not disturb the few nuns who the Lord has gathered here. Elsewhere will be allowed to comfort themselves with relatives, while here, he was admitted someone, it's only consolation for them.
The religious satisfaction for his personal wish to converse with relatives and they are not dedicated to the lower life, it ought to imperfect let him be convinced that it is not removed, that the soul is sick, who need a doctor that will never have perfect peace, much less freedom of spirit. If this attack does not give up and not heal, I say that is not made for this house.
4 - In my opinion, the best remedy for these souls is that most parents do not see until they are detached. Domandina God for this grace with incessant prayers and come back only to see them when they pay their visits as a cross, because then it does not have any ill will and profit to the same family.
St Teresa of Avila - Way of Perfection
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