Changes

[[Image:Teresaofavila.jpg|230px|right]]

[[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 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==