Walking in the Footsteps of St. Teresa and St. John: A Guide to a Deeper Spiritual Life
Exploring the Teachings of These Great Mystics and Finding Peace, Joy, and Inspiration on the Path of Meditation, Prayer, and Contemplation. Are you familiar with St. Teresa of Avila? She was a Spanish mystic and writer of the 16th century and a key figure in the Catholic Reformation. St. Teresa was known for her deep spiritual experiences, which she recorded in her writings. She is also famous for founding the Discalced Carmelite order and establishing many convents. St. Teresa is considered a Doctor of the Church and her writings continue to be widely read and studied by people interested in spirituality and mysticism. St. Teresa was born into a noble family in Spain in the 16th century and was raised in a religious household. From a young age, she was drawn to spirituality and prayer. As she grew older, she became a Carmelite nun and lived in a convent for many years. During this time, she experienced a profound spiritual crisis, feeling that her faith was lacking and her spiritual ...