Feast Day - Teresa of Avila

Today is the feast day of Saint Teresa of Avila. In 1970, Teresa was one of two women declared a “Doctor of the Church,” primarily because of her two mystical contemplative works, The Way of Perfection and Interior Castle. (the other woman was St. Catherine of Siena)

Despite the demands of her administrative and missionary work, Teresa found time to write numerous letters that give us rare insights into her personality and concerns. She shows us a practical organizer, a writer of native genius, a warm devoted friend, and, above all, a lover of and the beloved of God. (taken from Episcopal Church - Lesser Feast and Fasts)

Just these two words He spoke changed my life,

“Enjoy Me.”

Love said to me,

“I know a song,

would you like to hear it?”

And laughter came

from every brick in the street

and from every pore

in the sky ...

St. Teresa of Avila. Translated by Daniel Ladinsky