St. Teresa of Avila - The Inner Life - October 15, 2025
The Inner Life
Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss St. Teresa of Avila * (2:52) who was St Teresa of Avila? * (11:52) what is a Doctor of the Church? * What are some of the insights of writings in the life of St Teresa o Avila? (20:29) Break 1 * Richard - Daughter is a Carmelite. Wanted to share what she's going through as a Carmelite and my experience as a father. * (29:01) How did St. Teresa deal with opposition in her life? * (35:42) Mike – I was able to visit her convent a few times. The greatest treasure of hers is her prayer 'Let nothing trouble you God is in control' (38:23) Break 2 * What is a mystic? * Why was it so difficult for St Teresa to be a Mystic? Resources * The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila: The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus * https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-autobiography-of-saint-teresa-of-avila-the-life-of-st-teresa-of-jesus/?srsltid=AfmBOooK8aIC1CeGtVwc5AHCAgS3xjR3LCcN7ntShF88zsccjMxrxTeP * The Way of Perfection: Study Edition * https://www.icspublications.org/products/teresa-of-avila-the-way-of-perfection-a-study-edition
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The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.