![]() ![]() ![]() She herself was zealous in mortification, and frequently exerted herself to the point of illness. Teresa later joined the Carmelites at 20, but found their practices to be lacking in austerity. A popular anecdote from her youth tells of an impromptu escapade with her brother: they attempted to flee to Africa to be martyred by Moors, only to be brought back from the city walls by their uncle. Her position as a spiritual master is uncontested and, as her Autobiography will attest, her life was one of astounding sanctity and humility.īorn to a pious family in 1515, she grew up fascinated with the faith. Saint Teresa of Avila, mystic, Carmelite reformer, and Doctor of the Church, is one of the greatest people to ever walk the face of the Earth-and even one of the greatest saints. ![]()
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