
The Vision of Saint Teresa, art by Bartolomeo Guidobono (late 17th century)
Loving Colloquy
If all the love you have for me,
my God, is like my love for you,
say, what detains me, that I do?
Or what is it delaying thee?
— Soul, what of me are your desires?
— My God, no more than you to see.
— And what most in you fear inspires?
— What I fear most is losing thee,
A soul within its God now hidden,
whatever else should it desire,
but to e’er greater love aspire,
and in that love remain all hidden,
returned anew into love’s fire?
One love that owns me I request,
my God, my soul within you centered,
for making me the sweetest nest
where union can the best be entered.
~ By Saint Teresa of Ávila, O.C.D.

Santa Teresa de Ávila , arte de Corrado Yaquinto
Coloquio Amoroso
Si el amor que me tenéis,
Dios mío, es como el que os tengo,
Decidme: ¿en qué me detengo?
O Vos, ¿en qué os detenéis?
— Alma, ¿qué quieres de mí?
— Dios mío, no más que verte.
— Y ¿qué temes más de ti?
— Lo que más temo es perderte.
Un alma en Dios escondida
¿qué tiene que desear,
sino amar y más amar,
y en amor toda escondida
tornarte de nuevo a amar?
Un amor que ocupe os pido,
Dios mío, mi alma os tenga,
para hacer un dulce nido
adonde más la convenga.
~ Poema místico de Santa Teresa de Ávila, Carmelita Descalza
Wishing you all a happy and blessed Feast day of Saint Teresa of Ávila!
❤
Deseandoles a todos un feliz y bendecido dia de Santa Teresa de Ávila!
Thats so profound🌹💐
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Yes, it is 🙏🌹 thank you for your comment! Blessings!
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Wishing you many blessings on this beautiful feast of holy mother, St. Teresa!
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Thank you so much Patricia! Likewise ❤
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