The seraphic St. Teresa, born at Avila (Spain) at the age of 18 entered the convent of St. Mary of Mount Carmel. As the Reformer of the Carmelites, she re-established the primitive observance of their ancient Rule. On account of her invaluable works on mystical Theology, she may be considered one of the greatest Doctors of the Church. She died AD 1582. (The Roman Missal 1962)While looking for a picture of St. Teresa to put with this post, I discovered that many people confuse her with St. Therese of Lisieux.
I have her book, Interior Castle, and have read and re-read it, trying to understand how to reach the different levels of spirituality, but I think I am hopeless. I may be stuck in the first or second castle forever.
Please read about St. Teresa here.
Graciously hear us, O God our Saviour, and grant that as we rejoice in the festival of blessed Teresa, Thy Virgin, so we may be nourished by her heavenly teaching, and grow in loving devotion towards Thee. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, One God, world without end.
Amen
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