St. Teresa of Avila once referred to the Book of Her Life as the Book of God’s Mercies. Today, we listen to her biographer, Discalced Carmelite Father Kieran Kavanaugh, as he explains why.
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I would have liked to have had more time for this letter... for tomorrow, 19 May, I'm leaving
Don't you think it would be good if the inn were not to get so dirty?
The Lord helps us, strengthens us, and never fails; He is a true friend.
At that time Father Francis came to this place. He had been the Duke of Gandía...
The Lord gives when He desires, as He desires, and to whom He desires
St. Teresa of Avila reveals the human body to be Christ’s chosen dwelling place
Pauline Reinach gave to Edith her copy of St. Teresa’s The Book of Her Life
As I began to read the Confessions, it seemed to me I saw myself in them
On St. Bartholomew's day the habit was received by some and the Blessed Sacrament was reserved
It becomes a devotee of the Queen of heaven so that she might appease You
I endeavored to celebrate his feast with all the solemnity possible
This method of keeping Christ present with us is beneficial in all stages
Prayer is...
When my mother died I went before an image of our Lady
He was very old when I came to know him
The Lord wanted me to see the place the devils had prepared there for me
Mental prayer is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends
She realized in a very real and personal way Jesus’ words: “I call you friends.”
As I began to read the Confessions, it seemed to me I saw myself in them
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Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. ~ St. Teresa of Avila
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