Story of saint teresa

‘To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.’

As a small girl, St. Teresa of Ávila () wanted to become a martyr slaughtered at the hands of the Moors. As a young adult, she was taken up with vanities and worldly concerns.

She wanted greatness, but only had to figure out the means to achieve it.

What is saint teresa of avila known for

It meant struggle and pain, but once she found the answer, she was able to show others how to find true greatness and how to live it.

Teresa came from a family of means, but their wealth was unable to help her find the greatness for which she longed.

Ambivalent about marriage and religious life, she experienced restlessness. She entered the local Carmelite convent in her hometown of Ávila, Spain, intent only on trying it because she was desperate for peace and contentment following something of a mental breakdown and a lengthy period of illness.

As with many saints, Teresa hit a spiritual low point before she could identify and pursue the true greatness for whic