Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences. Continue reading “The Life of Teresa of Ávila”
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Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich was an English anchoress. She wrote about her visions of God with clarity and depth, in a book called “Revelations of Divine Love.” Continue reading “Julian of Norwich”
Thérèse of Lisieux
Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) was French, a Catholic, a Carmelite nun, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church. Continue reading “Thérèse of Lisieux”
Teresa of Ávila
Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582) was a Spaniard, a Catholic, a nun, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church. Continue reading “Teresa of Ávila”