Saint Teresa of Avila, Renewer of the Church

October 15 – St. Teresa of Avila, Renewer of the Church – LBW December 14 –

Also called St. Teresa of Jesus, (March 28, 1515 – October 4, 1582) was a prominent Spanish mystic and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. Her book, El Castillo Interior (The Interior Castle), is an integral part of Christian mysticism and Christian meditation practices.

“Nada te turbe”

Let nothing disturb thee,
Nothing affright thee;
All thing are passing;
God never changeth;
Patient endurance
Attaineth to all things;
Who God possesseth
In nothing is wanting
Alone God sufficeth.

~Teresa of Avila

~2022 – Today is the annual “Fellowship Day”. Here is the schedule. It’s not too late to attend if you are nearby:

Mass, 9:30 am
Lecture & discussion, 11:00 am
What is “Presence” in an Age of Digital Ministry?

Luncheon, 12:45
(RSVP, if you plan to attend)