Saint Teresa of Avila
Avila, Spain · 1515-1582
The Reformer of Carmel and Doctor of the Church, with a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary.
His life
Teresa de Cepeda and Ahumada was born on 28 March 1515 in Avila, Spain. At the age of 20, I entered the Carmel de la Encarnación de Avila.
Her Marian devotion
Teresa had a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary. He prayed the Rosary daily and attributed his reforms to the intercession of the Mother of God.
His writings
Escribio «El Castillo Interior», «Las Moradas» y su autobiografia «Libro de la Vida». En ellos, describe sus encuentros con la Virgen María y las revelaciones que recibió.
His death
He died on 4 October 1582 in Alba de Tormes, at the age of 67. He was canonized in 1622 and declared a doctor of the Church in 1970.
"Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things pass away, God never changes."