Post #883753
2026-03-18 17:06 UTC
If you ever feel like you’re not holy enough, remember this anecdote about St Teresa of Avila.
While attempting to cross a dangerous river with her donkey cart, of the cables snapped and allowed all their supplies to be washed away. Angry and frustrated, she went under a tree to meditate. The Lord told her that this hardship was a sign of his loving friendship. Her reply?
“Well, no wonder you have so few friends, then!”
Replies (2)
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@badbede@deacon.social 2026-03-18 17:35
@spaceraser This made me smile, and I like to think that God got a chuckle out of St Teresa's reply as well.
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@technocounselor@caneandable.social 2026-03-18 23:19
@spaceraser @kernsac If she can argue with God and still be a saint, there’s hope for the rest of us.