Today the Church celebrates the
life and ministry of formidable woman in the 1500s, St. Teresa of Aliva. Teresa was born in Aliva, Spain and she was
one of 10 children. Perhaps little known
is that Teresa had some Jewish ancestry. Her mother died when she was 15. When Teresa turned 20, she decided to go into
the Carmelite order.
Shortly after she went into the
convent, Teresa became ill. During her 3
year illness, Teresa was even paralyzed for a time.
Teresa is known for her writings,
for being a contemplative and for reforming the Carmelite order along with St.
John of the Cross.
Her writings include The Way of Perfection, a treatise on the
Christian journey which was written primarily for her fellow Carmelites; The Book of Foundations, a work on the
daily functioning of religious communities, and The Interior Castle, a book about the life of Christ in the heart
of the believer.
She died on this day in 1582.
Let us pray: O God, who by your Holy Spirit moved Teresa
of Avila to manifest to your Church the way of perfection: Grant us, we pray,
to be nourished by her excellent teaching, and enkindle within us a keen and
unquenchable longing for true holiness; through Jesus Christ, the joy of loving
hearts, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
The Cathedral of Faith, Market
Street Baptist Church on 2901 Market Street, is celebrating its 39th
anniversary on Sunday, 21 October at 3 p.m.
The guest preacher will be Pastor E.R. Johnson of the Avenue L
Missionary Baptist Church. The theme is “Committed
to Kingdom Building” Romans 12:1.
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
continues with the Bains on Sundays at 11 a.m.
This is a wonderful study!
Please remember everyone on our
Prayer List, especially Steve Poirier, Rose Daniels, Pat Florence and Gladys
Simon.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski+
St. Augustine of Hippo
Episcopal ChurchGalveston, Texas 77550
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