"Saint Teresa of Ávila" (detail) by Peter Paul Rubens

“Saint Teresa of Ávila” (detail) by Peter Paul Rubens

“The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.” (St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church)


October 15 — Memorial of St. Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (1515-1582)

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