Saint Teresa of Avila

Born: 1515 in Spain

Died: 1582

A Spanish nun and author of some “spiritual classics”, she wrote “The Way of Perfection” which detailed a life of prayer.

Devoted in prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary who was the focal point of her spiritual life.

She was good and kind-hearted, giving alms to the poor.

Became one of first women given the title of “Doctor of the church” and started the “Carmelite Order”. 

Said: “We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us,” and “Pain is never permanent.”