“God withholds Himself from no one who perseveres.” – St. Teresa of Avila
Jesus taught a parable about a woman pestering a judge until he heeded her request with the intention of exhorting us always to pray and not give up.
One of the most difficult aspects of prayer is persevering when it seems that God is not answering.
The temptation to give up prayer is one that St. Teresa herself fell prey to, much to her dismay.
St. Teresa of Avila and Perseverance in Prayer:
“Perseverance is the most necessary thing here" (II Mansions, i; Peers, II, 214)
She wrote extensively on prayer and the spiritual life asking God to give “strength to our souls”.
St. Teresa's encouragement to stay the course with prayer is a gift not only to her. St. Teresa counsels, as always, perseverance and greater attentiveness to the call of love.
It consists in persevering prayer so as to open to receive what God gives.
Through perseverance in prayer, she came to greater awareness of God's presence and His love for her.
St. Teresa of Avila remains an inspiration and a trustworthy guide for all who try to persevere in prayer.
St. Teresa is known for being in the highest union with God in prayer.
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