Comments on: My BFF is a 16th century nun, Teresa of Avila http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/ Catholic Sisters and Nuns in Today's World Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:24:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-49075 Sister Julie Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:51 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-49075 Hi Nicole, I went to Regis College which is part of the Toronto School of Theology. Highly recommend! Hi Nicole, I went to Regis College which is part of the Toronto School of Theology. Highly recommend!

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-46305 Sister Julie Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:15:34 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-46305 Hi Marie, Thank you for writing. It's so interesting to realize that a saint from the 16th century, a pope from the early 20th century, and myriads of "oldies but goodies" can give us insight on today's issues. Climate change is definitely a big issue and you're right, the usual way of thinking about things has to shift. Back in theology school, I did some reading from Funk and the Jesus seminar folks. It does give us a different way to look at things. Haven't read much recently but you've rekindled my curiosity! Hi Marie, Thank you for writing. It’s so interesting to realize that a saint from the 16th century, a pope from the early 20th century, and myriads of “oldies but goodies” can give us insight on today’s issues. Climate change is definitely a big issue and you’re right, the usual way of thinking about things has to shift. Back in theology school, I did some reading from Funk and the Jesus seminar folks. It does give us a different way to look at things. Haven’t read much recently but you’ve rekindled my curiosity!

]]> By: Marie http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-46303 Marie Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:49:12 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-46303 Dear Sr Julie, 10-13-09 Thank you for accepting my post. I think that St Teresa can serve as a model for how we desire to fulfil our reason for being in today's world. In our daily newspaper The Oregonian, today the lead editorial was on the seriousness of climate change. We have to change our way of living with and relating to our fellow inhabitants living and non-living on planet Earth. This has been my passion as well as many others' passion for many years. One way I began the change was to start reading from many sources. If we read about Pope Pius XII and his 1943 encycylical, he was one who opened the door to biblical-historical scientific scholarship. That opened the door to joint research and writing which compels us to rethink some basic Christian assumptions. That is a starting point for rethinking Christianity. Funk and his associates book The Acts of Jesus is a good starting point for those who are interested in taking this journey. Dear Sr Julie,
10-13-09
Thank you for accepting my post. I think that St Teresa can serve as a model for how we desire to fulfil our reason for being in today’s world. In our daily newspaper The Oregonian, today the lead editorial was on the seriousness of climate change.
We have to change our way of living with and relating to our fellow inhabitants living and non-living on planet Earth. This has been my passion as well as many others’ passion for many years. One way I began the change was to start reading from many sources. If we read about Pope Pius XII and his 1943 encycylical, he was one who opened the door to biblical-historical scientific scholarship. That opened the door to joint research and writing which compels us to rethink some basic Christian assumptions. That is a starting point for rethinking Christianity. Funk and his associates book The Acts of Jesus is a good starting point for those who are interested in taking this journey.

]]> By: Nicole http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-46221 Nicole Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:04:21 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-46221 Hey Sr. Julie, I know this is kind of off topic, but I was just wondering where you went to college to study theology, because I'm looking into majoring in theology too. Thanks & God's Blessings! Hey Sr. Julie,
I know this is kind of off topic, but I was just wondering where you went to college to study theology, because I’m looking into majoring in theology too.
Thanks & God’s Blessings!

]]> By: Lisa Burke http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-46211 Lisa Burke Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:44:13 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-46211 She's been a companion for me, too, at times more obviously, at other times more subtly. In any case, I think that we can also hail her as Teresa of the Ecclesial Renewal (Renaissance), not forgetting the important presence of John of the Cross in her life, too. She’s been a companion for me, too, at times more obviously, at other times more subtly. In any case, I think that we can also hail her as Teresa of the Ecclesial Renewal (Renaissance), not forgetting the important presence of John of the Cross in her life, too.

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-46187 Sister Julie Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:48:37 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-46187 Hmmm ... i think my history is a bit off. will have to correct that! Many thanks, Sister Teresa. Glad the presentation was helpful. It was a delight to be with you all. Hmmm … i think my history is a bit off. will have to correct that! Many thanks, Sister Teresa. Glad the presentation was helpful. It was a delight to be with you all.

]]> By: Sr. Teresa http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-46184 Sr. Teresa Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:22:48 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-46184 FIRST CONGRATULATIONS for your NCNWR presentation! You made us all want to become blogging nuns... but we may not be as techie or committed as you are. We are praying for you and your minsitry! Clarification: I am not sure it is fair to call Teresa of Avila a saint of the Middle Ages... she comes from the wonderful XVI Century... with the rest of the Counter-Reformation saints... like Ignatius of Loyola! They helped bring the Church into a different time period of Church life altogether! FIRST CONGRATULATIONS for your NCNWR presentation! You made us all want to become blogging nuns… but we may not be as techie or committed as you are. We are praying for you and your minsitry!
Clarification: I am not sure it is fair to call Teresa of Avila a saint of the Middle Ages… she comes from the wonderful XVI Century… with the rest of the Counter-Reformation saints… like Ignatius of Loyola! They helped bring the Church into a different time period of Church life altogether!

]]> By: Sr. Liza http://anunslife.org/2009/10/12/my-bff-nun-saint-teresa-of-avila/#comment-46177 Sr. Liza Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:35:30 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=4043#comment-46177 Teresa of Avila is a very special friend of mine as well. When I lived in Costa Rica, I was able to read her writings in the "old original Spanish" of her day. Challenging, but beautiful. My first contact with her was when channel 13 aired a recent movie that had been done about her life in the 1980s. I would watch it every Wednesday, 7pm. It was such an excellent movie...I just could not wait for the next episode. It was later as in high school that I was able to come across her writings. At such a young age, I was not able to understand her depth, but I still liked reading her stuff. Life went on...I became my mother's care giver. My mother actually passed away on her feast day. I felt as if St. Teresa was right there with me, consoling me...helping me with my every step through the pain of my loss. I truly felt Teresa's strength surround me. Today...I have to say that she continues to be very close to me as a religious. I can also say I am the proud owner of the famous movie I saw of her as a teen. It is the best movie ever. It is in Spanish, but with English subtitles. It is a VERY long movie, but worth every moment. It is called "St. Teresa of Avila". It was put out by Ingatius Press. Filmed in Spain, Spanish actors, and they also used the old Spanish. Incredible acting!!! Teresa of Avila is a very special friend of mine as well. When I lived in Costa Rica, I was able to read her writings in the “old original Spanish” of her day. Challenging, but beautiful. My first contact with her was when channel 13 aired a recent movie that had been done about her life in the 1980s. I would watch it every Wednesday, 7pm. It was such an excellent movie…I just could not wait for the next episode.

It was later as in high school that I was able to come across her writings. At such a young age, I was not able to understand her depth, but I still liked reading her stuff.

Life went on…I became my mother’s care giver. My mother actually passed away on her feast day. I felt as if St. Teresa was right there with me, consoling me…helping me with my every step through the pain of my loss. I truly felt Teresa’s strength surround me.

Today…I have to say that she continues to be very close to me as a religious. I can also say I am the proud owner of the famous movie I saw of her as a teen. It is the best movie ever. It is in Spanish, but with English subtitles. It is a VERY long movie, but worth every moment. It is called “St. Teresa of Avila”. It was put out by Ingatius Press. Filmed in Spain, Spanish actors, and they also used the old Spanish. Incredible acting!!!

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