Today is the 495th anniversary of Teresa’s birth in Avila, Spain. Her parents named her Teresa de Ahumada, when she joined her community she named herself Teresa of Jesus, and now she is best known as Teresa of Avila. I wonder what her parents would have thought if they had learned that nearly 500 years after her birth their dear Teresa would still be remembered in Spain and around the world. I imagine they would have been very surprised.
How are you celebrating Teresa’s day? I just took a walk by Lake Superior with my husband, Brad, and enjoyed the beautiful sunny day. The afternoon temperature was 42 degrees at 3:00 in the afternoon. I notice the afternoon temperature in Avila was predicted to be 69 degrees, so Teresa’s mother most likely had much better weather for Teresa’s birth than she would have had here. When you celebrate Teresa's birthday, I hope you'll do something you love with someone you love. I also hope that you'll think of Teresa who once wrote, “Even if we are just beginning on the path and are still very wretched, let us strive to carry this divine love with us wherever we go and to increasingly awaken ourselves in love.”
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Lezlie, thought of you today and St. Teresa. I found some Icon Holy Cards, and there was one of St. Teresa so I put it aside to give to you at school. Not knowing it was our beloved St. Teresa's birthday. I thought how beautiful she is...she was sending me a message...not by chance.
ReplyDeleteI too enjoyed her birthday, with Bill driving some back roads by our home that neither of us had explored before. The sun was out and it was just neat seeing everything so beautiful. I was greatful for a wonderful day. My soul was awakened.
Wow Mom, your blog is not only holding you accountable for sitting, but you are also doing math! Not that you are incapable of it, but thinking about it, Dad is usually the one going, "well, guess what was happening 7 years ago today?" I guess being married for 30.5 years means you start to become a little bit like the other person. Wonder what of your characteristics Dad has picked up...Hmmm. Food for thought.
ReplyDeleteLove you!