However quietly we speak, God is so near that he will hear us; we need no wings to go in search of God, but have only to find a place where we can be alone and look upon God present within us.
Contemplative prayer in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.[
~St. Teresa of Avila
Today is the feast day of St Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582). She was an amazing woman: mystic, religious reformer, founder of 17 convents, author of four books, and a major figure in Christian spirituality. In 1970 she was named the first female Doctor of the Church (the Doctor of Prayer). She had an outgoing personality and fit in well in the sociable, wealthy, and somewhat frivolous convent she had joined, but later in life she has a spiritual conversion. She formed a new branch of Carmelites, the Discalced (shoeless) Carmelites (who actually wore plain sandals) who were very austere, strictly cloistered, and self-supported through work and alms. Teresa was gifted with intense mystical visions which she recorded in her autobiography, and is considered the Catholic expositor of contemplative prayer.
Have a great week and find time to spend some quiet moments with God! ~Karen
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Karen Soos
Associate Chaplain and Catholic Campus Minister
Davidson College
Campus Box 7196
Davidson NC 28035
704. 894. 2423
Associate Chaplain and Catholic Campus Minister
Davidson College
Campus Box 7196
Davidson NC 28035
704. 894. 2423
