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

“I desire that all see the virtue of hope as a warrior virtue, for without hope the soul loses sight of his own salvation. Hope defends trust – trust in God's Mercy. Hope reinforces perseverance and so, too, fortitude. It is hope that guards faith and love, for hope defends the Word of God.”

“Hope is engaged in constant battle with Satan's discouragement. Hope is the armor against apostasy and heresy. Hope always defends the Truth.”