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St. Teresa’s Prayer
posted by Annie B. Bond Dec 10, 2005 1:02 pm
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No matter what your spiritual beliefs, this beautiful prayer is uplifting, comforting, and inspiring. It was found after St. Teresa of Avila’s death in 1582, written on a card that she used as a bookmark for her prayer book.
Let nothing disturb you.
Let nothing frighten you.
All things are passing;
God only is changeless.
Patience gains all things.
Who has God wants nothing.
God alone suffices.
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add your comment »This prayer quoted by Richard is variously attributed to St. Theresa of Avil and St. Therese of Lisieux, and even occasionally to Mother Theresa of Calcutta. There is no reliable assiggnment or proof of authorship; nonetheless, the content of the prayer is intended to convey to the person who receives it the intent of the sender -- the blessing of confidence in God. Sometimes it is edited to read "your higher power" rather than "God." Clearly not what this humble child would have written, yet also clearly intending to be inclusive in offering blessings to those who receive this message. While I doubt Therese of Lisieux wrote this prayer, the intent of sending it is to offer encouragement and blessing. The Little Flower might have forwarded it in her e-mail had she received it in that context.
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May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly
where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are
born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on
the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a
child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the
freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
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