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

“I have come to offer encouragement and hope to a world mired down in error and confusion. Every soul contributes to the state of the heart of the world. Therefore, when one soul is helped along their spiritual journey, all are helped – the world is helped.”

“So it is, I come to advise all souls and every soul. When you examine your conscience at night, do not focus only on ways you failed to practice virtue; regard also the ways that you practiced virtue. This gives you hope along the pathway of your spiritual journey – hope that you are improving – that you can be perfected with God's help.”

“Also, look at the ways the virtuous life was challenged. Understand the portals of attack Satan uses. Study the ways these attacks can be circumvented.”

“Most of all, be hopeful that personal holiness is attainable with God's help.”