In 1576, St. Teresa of Avila described her mystical experiences in an objective way. We share excerpts concerning an "impulse" with references to her writings that provide us with examples of this grace.
Quote of the day, 9 July: St. Teresa of the Andes
Within the first days of her postulancy, St. Teresa of the Andes made her confession to the spiritual director for the Carmel of Los Andes, Fray Avertano of the Most Blessed Sacrament, OCD. She writes: "I went to Confession to Father Avertano. I give thanks to God for having given me a director so learned and holy."
Quote of the day, 6 May: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew was beatified on this date in 1917. Pope Benedict XV invoked her as a "defender of the peace" in the midst of World War I
Quote of the day, 12 March: Pope Gregory XV
The chief among Teresa’s virtues was the love of God, which our Lord Jesus Christ increased by means of many visions and revelations. She not only submitted all her exterior actions to the judgment of her superiors with the greatest humility of spirit but also all her thoughts.
Quote of the day, 6 October: St. Edith Stein
St. Edith Stein tells the story of how St. Teresa became the prioress of the Monastery of the Incarnation in Avila amid a great furor 450 years ago
Quote of the day, 1 September: Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene, O.C.D.
The Saint heard a voice: "I am Teresa of Jesus-I want you among my daughters."
Quote of the day, 26 August: St. Edith Stein
During that time of unusual demonstrations of grace and of the most severe tests, Teresa also received a visible sensory image of the glowing love that pierced her heart.
Quote of the day, 4 June: St. Teresa of the Andes
My tearful eyes began to fix themselves on a picture of the Sacred Heart, and I heard a very sweet voice say to me...
Quote of the day, 22 May: St. Teresa of the Andes
Our Lord told me He desires me to allow myself to be guided entirely by the Holy Spirit
Quote of the day, 21 May: St. Mariam Baouardy
Truly, truly, truly I say to you: Whoever calls upon the Holy Spirit will seek me and find me
Quote of the day: 21 November
I would ask our Father for an indult that in all of our monasteries of the discalced nuns this feast could be celebrated with solemnity
Quote of the day: 15 October
The Lord helps us, strengthens us, and never fails; He is a true friend.
Quote of the day: 10 October
At that time Father Francis came to this place. He had been the Duke of Gandía...
Quote of the day: 6 September
This is the trait of humble people: They do not dare deal with God independently
Beyond the images — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
St Teresa felt God tearing out her insides and burning her heart with the fire of Love
Quote of the day: 27 June
The doctrine of Teresa of Avila shines through the charisms
Marie du jour: 6 May
I will lead you, myself, to the place where you will be a religious
Quote of the day: 6 May
Do not let us go any more where there are other persons
Quote of the day: 14 August
Damned be such loyalty that goes against the law of God!
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