Oh, death, death, I do not understand who fears you, for in you lies hidden life! Yet, who would not fear if part of life has been wasted on something that was not loving their God? And since I belong to them, what do I ask for and what do I long for? Perhaps for such a deserved punishment for my sins? Do not allow it, my Goodness, for my ransom cost You so much.
Oh, my soul! Allow the will of your God to be accomplished, for it is suitable for you! Serve and hope in His mercy, for He will heal your pain…
(Teresa of Jesus, The Cry of the Soul to God, 6,2.3;
working translation by Vojtěch Kohut OCD)
