Teresa was born at Avila in Spain in 1515. She entered the Carmelites and made great progress in the way of perfection and was granted mystical revelations. Wishing to share in the spiritual renewal of the Church of her time, she began to live her religious life more ardently and soon attracted many companions, to whom she was like a mother. She also helped in the reform of the friars, and in this had to endure great trials. She wrote books that are renowned for their depth of doctrine and which showed her own spiritual experiences. She died at Alba in 1582.
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2022 — Day 8
Saint Teresa writes, “If you do not strive for the virtues and practice them, you will always be dwarfs.” Today then, let’s pray for the grace to grow in virtue, so that God’s love for us may be expressed and nurtured in our love for Him.
15 October: SAINT TERESA OF JESUS OUR MOTHER
Holy Mother Teresa, look down from heaven and see; visit this vineyard of yours, and perfect what your right hand has planted.
26 August: Transverberation of the Heart of St. Teresa of Jesus Our Mother
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 saw an angel with a flaming dart piercing her heart.
Quote of the day: 24 October
It is my heartfelt wish that the commemorative year, recently inaugurated, may arouse a renewed interest in the figure of this great Saint
Dieu seul suffit — Céleste Daher
Sólo Dios basta, Dieu seul suffit : chanté par Céleste Daher (YouTube)
Quote of the day: 15 October
The Lord helps us, strengthens us, and never fails; He is a true friend.
Quote of the day: 14 October
When the Blessed Sacrament was brought into her cell, the Holy Mother raised herself without anyone’s help
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 9
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
15 October: SAINT TERESA OF JESUS OUR MOTHER
May her inspired teaching awaken in us a longing for true holiness
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 8
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 7
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 6
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 5
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
Quote of the day: 9 October
I say, in the name of the Lord himself, that you should be encouraged in such a great undertaking
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 4
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
Forgive us because we forgive — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
A heart incapable of forgiving is impenetrable—even for God.
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 3
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 2
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2020: Day 1
A novena to St Teresa of Jesus guided by Discalced Carmelite student friars in the Philippines
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