St. Teresa of Ávila-You ought to make every effort

By Catholic Digest on October 15, 2018

Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila), Virgin and Doctor of the Church

You ought to make every effort to free yourselves even from venial sin, and to do what is most perfect.

— St. Teresa of Ávila

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St. Teresa of Ávila-You ought to make every effort

You ought to make every effort to free yourselves even from venial sin, and to do what is most perfect.

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