Teresa's new director was Baltasar Alvarez. Either from skepticism or with the intention of probing her spirit, he caused her great distress. He told her that others were convinced that her raptures and visions were the work of the devil and that she should not communicate so often. This was very stressful but her strength in God overcame it all. She would later write "Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value." | Teresa's new director was Baltasar Alvarez. Either from skepticism or with the intention of probing her spirit, he caused her great distress. He told her that others were convinced that her raptures and visions were the work of the devil and that she should not communicate so often. This was very stressful but her strength in God overcame it all. She would later write "Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value." |