St. Teresa of Ávila Says Prayer Is More Than Words — It’s Friendship
For St. Teresa, holiness begins not in lofty thoughts but in daily conversation with the One who loves us most.
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From the Little Flower to Opus Dei, October’s Saints Call Us Into the Deep
COMMENTARY: October’s feast days remind us that God’s glory shines through daily life and hidden acts of love.
More Than 90,000 People Venerated Body of St. Teresa of Ávila During Public Exposition
The saint’s remains were returned to the silver case placed at the center of the altarpiece of the Basilica of the Annunciation in the Castilian city where the Carmelite reformer died.
What St. Teresa of Ávila Would Have Looked Like
The facial reconstruction was based on an anthropomorphic and forensic study, historical evidence and contemporary descriptions.
Miraculous Vision: How St. Thérèse’s Dream Pointed to Blessed Anne’s Beatification
Blessed Anne, the protégé of St. Teresa of Ávila and a patroness of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, was beatified Sunday in Belgium
St. Teresa of Ávila’s Body Remains Incorrupt After Almost 5 Centuries
The Diocese of Ávila also revealed that 10 keys were used to open the tomb.
7 Special Favors You Can Receive When You ‘Go to St. Joseph’
The Solemnity of St. Joseph is a perfect time to learn from two great mystics why his intercession is so powerful.
Pope Francis Recognizes Miracle Attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila’s Spiritual Daughter
In a decree signed on Dec. 14, Pope Francis authorized the beatification of Ana de Lobera y Torres (1545-1621), who helped to expand the Discalced Carmelites to France and Belgium. Also declared ‘Venerable’ is a brother of St. Gianna Molla.
Who Will Be the Great Saints of Our Present Age?
COMMENTARY: A brief look at the dark period of 1533-1539 tells us that, right now, God is raising up the apostles and saints of the 21st century whom he will use to respond to the challenges of our difficult time in ways you and I can't even imagine.
St. Teresa of Ávila’s Lesson of Resolve in the Face of Attacks on the Church
The great Doctor of the Church reminds us that, in times when ‘God has so many enemies and so few friends,’ we must strive to become holier and ensure ‘that these few friends be good ones.’
