teresa of avila
How can I dedicate my whole self to God?
Monday, April 28th, 2008Here’s a comment with good questions from my post “What motivates a person to become a nun?” …
I am a 39 year old woman, single mother to 3 beautiful children. I am also in the process of confirming my Catholic faith. I was not raised Catholic, nor have I lived the early part of my […]
A Maelstrom of Activities
Friday, February 29th, 2008I’ve been reading The Collected Letters of St. Teresa of Avila (Vol. 1, translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD) (Amazon).
I happened to read the Introduction of the book the other day — something I don’t usually do with books. I like to get right to it. I want to read Teresa, not someone writing about […]
J.M.J.A.T.
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008I’ve updated my sidebar and decided to post an image of Saint Teresa of Avila … only question is, what does J.M.J.A.T. stand for?? Any idea?
Teresa of Avila and Jesuit Astronauts
Friday, October 19th, 2007Well I’ve been on the road traveling yet again. I had the pleasure of presenting at the Archdiocese of New York’s Teacher Institute. I went as a representative of Loyola Press, my place of ministry. My topic was “Navigating the Wilderness of Prayer: Insights from Saint Teresa of Avila.” It was especially fitting since we […]
A Treat on the Feast of Saint Teresa of Avila
Monday, October 15th, 2007Saint Teresa’s Bread / Pan De Santa Teresa
… a recipe from A Continual Feast by Evelyn Birge Vitz …
This dish, which makes a tasty breakfast or brunch, is a first cousin to French toast, but with a flavor and texture all its own.
2 cups milk3 tablespoons sugar1 cinnamon stick1 good piece of lemon peel12 slices […]
7. First Vows