Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences. [UPDATED] 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”