
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.
The facial reconstruction was based on an anthropomorphic and forensic study, historical evidence and contemporary descriptions.
Blessed Anne, the protégé of St. Teresa of Ávila and a patroness of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, was beatified Sunday in Belgium
The Diocese of Ávila also revealed that 10 keys were used to open the tomb.
The Solemnity of St. Joseph is a perfect time to learn from two great mystics why his intercession is so powerful.
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.
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.
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.’
The Spanish Carmelite reformer and doctor of the Church suffered through many debilitating illnesses and physical pain, nurturing a life of deep contemplative prayer.
St. Teresa’s spiritual writings continue to bring new converts to the faith centuries after her death.
After finding inspiration reading the lives of the saints, Teresa resolved to become a saint herself.
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