Saint Teresa of Avila Intimate Quotations

Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.

If God should desire to raise us to the position of one who is an intimate and shares his secrets, we ought to accept this gladly.

What friends or kindred can be so close and intimate as the powers of our soul, which, whether we will or no, must ever bear us company?