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[[Image:Teresaofavila.jpg|200px|right|thumb| St. Teresa of Avila]]
[[Image:Teresaofavila.jpg|200px|right|thumb| St. Teresa of Avila]]
'''St. Teresa of Avila''' also known as Teresa of Jesus, was born in Avila, Spain (b. 1515, died 1582). Teresa was a woman of prayer, discipline and compassion. Her heart belonged to God. Her own conversion was a lifelong struggle, involving ongoing purification and suffering. She was misunderstood, misjudged, opposed in nearly all her efforts yet she she was determined, courageous and faithful to [[God]]. Teresa became an energetic reformer. She is the founder of the Discalced Carmelites. Her writings on mystical prayer earned her sainthood and she ultimately became a [[Doctor of the Church]].
'''St. Teresa of Avila''' also known as Teresa of Jesus, was born in Avila, Spain (b. 1515, died 1582). Teresa was a woman of prayer, discipline and compassion. Her heart belonged to God. Her own conversion was a lifelong struggle, involving ongoing purification and suffering. She was misunderstood, misjudged, opposed in nearly all her efforts yet she was determined, courageous and faithful to [[God]]. Teresa became an energetic reformer. She is the founder of the Discalced Carmelites. Her writings on mystical prayer earned her sainthood and she ultimately became a [[Doctor of the Church]].
==Early life==
==Early life==