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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 39 MIN

Saint Teresa of Avila: Reform, Prayer, and the Wound of Divine Love

from Super Saints Podcast · host Brother Joseph

Send us Fan MailWe trace Teresa of Avila’s move from lukewarm routine to fierce friendship with God, and how that interior shift powered a barefoot reform that reshaped the Carmelite Order. Mysticism meets practicality as we unpack the transverberation, the Interior Castle, and a simple path to deeper prayer.• Spain’s social pressures and Teresa’s early zeal• Grief, vanity, and the first stirrings of reform• A hard-won conversion sparked by the wounded Christ• Prayer as friendship rather than obligation• Visions discerned with humility and obedience• Founding the Discalced Carmelites amid opposition• Partnership with John of the Cross• The seven mansions of the Interior Castle• The Way of Perfection as a practical guide• Enduring legacy through pilgrimages, retreats, and resourcesSubscribe to our updates for inspiring stories, upcoming events, and exclusive content to fuel your faithSaint Teresa of Avila CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...

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Send us Fan Mail We trace Teresa of Avila’s move from lukewarm routine to fierce friendship with God, and how that interior shift powered a barefoot reform that reshaped the Carmelite Order. Mysticism meets practicality as we unpack the transverberation, the Interior Castle, and a simple path to deeper prayer. • Spain’s social pressures and Teresa’s early zeal • Grief, vanity, and the first stirrings of reform • A hard-won conversion sparked by the wounded Christ • Prayer as friendship rathe...

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