Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss St. Teresa of Avila

• (2:52) who was St Teresa of Avila?
• (11:52) what is a Doctor of the Church?
• What are some of the insights of writings in the life of St Teresa o Avila?

(20:29) Break 1

• Richard - Daughter is a Carmelite. Wanted to share what she's going through as a Carmelite and my experience as a father.
• (29:01) How did St. Teresa deal with opposition in her life?
• (35:42) Mike – I was able to visit her convent a few times. The greatest treasure of hers is her prayer 'Let nothing trouble you God is in control'

(38:23) Break 2

• What is a mystic?
• Why was it so difficult for St Teresa to be a Mystic?

Resources

• The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila: The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus
  • https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-autobiography-of-saint-teresa-of-avila-the-life-of-st-teresa-of-jesus/?srsltid=AfmBOooK8aIC1CeGtVwc5AHCAgS3xjR3LCcN7ntShF88zsccjMxrxTeP
• The Way of Perfection: Study Edition
  • https://www.icspublications.org/products/teresa-of-avila-the-way-of-perfection-a-study-edition