Happy feast of St. Teresa of Jesus -- better known as St. Teresa of Ávila! A Doctor of the Church, her fiery faith and renewal of the Carmelite Order helped change the course of history. Read more: 3 Life lessons from St. Teresa of Avila for the modern Christian https://bit.ly/Aleteia_FBTeresa3Lessons #StTeresaOfAvila #Saints #Spirituality #Catholic #Faith #Prayer | Aleteia English

St. Teresa of Avila, also known as St. Teresa of Jesus, was a prominent Spanish mystic, reformer, and writer of the 16th century. She entered the Carmelite convent of the Incarnation in Avila at the age of 20 and is best known for her roles in reforming the Carmelite Order, co-founding the Discalced Carmelites, and her work in writing Interior Castle. St. Teresa's legacy emphasizes the importance of prayer and interior formation. Watch, "Teacher of Prayer" here: https://hubs.la/Q03Nwbfx0 | Augus

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