Teresa of Avila's writings
Teresa of Avila's feast is observed on 15th October.
She was inspired to reform the Carmelite rule and, assisted by Saint John of the Cross, she travelled thoroughout Spain founding many new religious houses for men as well as women. Her writings about her own spiritual life and progress in prayer towards union with God include The Way of Perfection and The Interior Castle, which are still acclaimed. (From Celebrating the Saints - a collection of daily spiritual readings, which you can find here >)
