Today, we celebrate the feast of St Teresa of Avila. She was a part of the Counter Reformation. She, along with St Ignatius of Loyola and St John of the Cross brought reforms badly needed within the church of the sixteenth century. You can read more about her life in the Divine Office as well as an excerpt of her writing in the Office of Readings.
There are some great recipes on Catholic Cuisine. We will probably just do a dessert to celebrate since we can't have French Bread and I doubt the kids will eat garlic soup at this young age.
There is a simple reading for kids here. I enjoyed reading another post about her that focused on her struggles at times to pray without being distracted. As a mom, my life is full of distractions so it is nice to know that I am not necessarily hindered from a great prayer life by any struggle I may face.
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.
St Teresa of Jesus, pray for us.
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