JOYFUL HOLINESS 🤗 SECULARS OF THE ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES HAPPY IN HEAVENLY BUKIDNON #mabuhay

The phrase "From a sour-faced or 'grim' saint, good Lord, deliver me" is a famous prayer often attributed to St. Teresa of Avila (St. Teresa of Jesus), a 16th-century Spanish Carmelite mystic and Doctor of the Church. While not found in her formal writings (like The Interior Castle), this quote is widely attributed to her tradition and spirit, highlighting her belief that holiness should be accompanied by joy, humanity, and a lack of excessive austerity. Context of the Quote Meaning: St. Teresa believed that true sanctity is not gloomy or harsh. She favored a spirituality that combines deep prayer with a cheerful, balanced, and loving demeanor, rather than one that is stern, unapproachable, or excessively rigid ("grim"). "Let Nothing Disturb You": This quote aligns with her well-known poem, "Let nothing disturb you, nothing frighten you... God alone suffices". Related Teachings of St. Teresa Joyful Holiness: She often encouraged her nuns to be cheerful and warned against a melancholy spirit, which she believed could hinder spiritual growth. Humanity: She was known for her down-to-earth wisdom, famously saying that even while cooking, "the Lord walks among the pots and pans"