Christian Mystics: Teresa Of Avila (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Teresa of Avila's life dates
Teresa of Avila's life dates
1515-1582
Teresa's official Church title (1970)
Teresa's official Church title (1970)
Doctor of the Church
Branch Teresa reformed w/ John of Cross
Branch Teresa reformed w/ John of Cross
Discalced Carmelites
Number of foundations Teresa established
Number of foundations Teresa established
17
Teresa's definition of prayer
Teresa's definition of prayer
Intimate, friendly converse with God
Mental prayer (Teresa)
Mental prayer (Teresa)
Thoughtful, loving conversation with Christ
Four waters metaphor represents
Four waters metaphor represents
Four degrees of prayer (effort to infused grace)
Silkworm/butterfly metaphor
Silkworm/butterfly metaphor
Purgation → transformation → mission (death/new life)
Interior Castle structure
Interior Castle structure
Soul as castle, 7 mansions, God at centre
Prayer of quiet
Prayer of quiet
God quiets faculties; sweet stillness fostering love
Teresa's 3 foundational virtues
Teresa's 3 foundational virtues
Humility, detachment, love of neighbour
First reformed convent & year
First reformed convent & year
St Joseph's, Avila, 1562
Teresa's mature teaching work on prayer stages
Teresa's mature teaching work on prayer stages
The Interior Castle
Partner in men's Carmelite reform
Partner in men's Carmelite reform
John of the Cross
Key fruits of authentic mysticism (Teresa)
Key fruits of authentic mysticism (Teresa)
Charity, obedience, peace, courage, service, joy