St. Teresa of Avila Flashcards
1
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When was St. Teresa of Avila born?
A
1515
2
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Where was St. Teresa of Avila born?
A
Avila, Northern Spain
3
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What happened to Teresa when she was 14?
A
Her mother died, leaving Teresa distraught at the void she felt. This led her toward a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary for comfort
4
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What happened to Teresa when she was 16?
A
Her father sent her to a convent school to be educated and she later became a nun of the Carmelite order
5
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What was Teresa’s approach to prayer based on?
A
It is based on the conviction that God is within each of us, at the very core of our being.
6
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What is Teresa’s most famous book called?
A
“The Interior Catsle”
7
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When did Teresa Die
A
1582
