St. Teresa of Avila says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“Any virtue to be strong in the heart must be practiced throughout the day no matter the situation the soul finds himself in. To live in the virtues means to live in the truth; otherwise the virtuous life crumbles into hypocrisy.”

“The virtue of hope must not give way to discouragement, for then faith is diminished, as well. God will not default the soul on good faith but always respects the soul's belief without challenge. This is not to say God respects superstition – but faith and hope in all that upholds righteousness.”