St Teresa - Mud & Humility Coffee Mug
There is a delightful story that captures the true essence of St. Teresa of Avila's character. The tale goes that while journeying to one of her convents, Teresa fell off her donkey and landed in the mud, soiling her Carmelite habit. Famed for her fiery Spanish temper, Teresa looked up to heaven and quipped, "If this is how you treat your friends, no wonder you don't have many." This story resonates because it perfectly showcases St. Teresa's humanity and her honest relationship with God. Her candid moment of frankness exemplifies true prayer and transparency in our relationship with God. If prayer is a continuous conversation with God, Teresa's statement is undoubtedly a form of prayer. She talks to God with confidence and trust, bold about her feelings, knowing that God can handle her honesty. Importantly, in her everyday life, Teresa always turns to God first. He is her crutch, her foundation, even in times of frustration and annoyance. He is always the first thought in her mind.
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