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Mar 28, 1515
Place and date of Birth.
Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada was born on the on March 28, 1515, in a well known country called Spain. She was born in a family of virtuous and pious parents, her father Don Alfonso Sanchez was a wealthy merchant and her mother Beatriz. -
Jan 1, 1517
When the Protestant Reformation started. (family life)
When Teresa was at the age of 2 years, Luther started the Protestant Reformation. Out of all of this change came Teresa pointing the way from outer turmoil to inner peace. -
Jan 1, 1528
How St Teresa was known when she was younger. (family life)
Teresa was known to be moderately beautiful with fine features and appearance, something she will have till the end of her life. She was especially popular due to her gregarious . -
Period: Jan 1, 1528 to Jan 1, 1582
St Teresa is Controversial (Controversial she was apart of)
This extraordinary, Hispanic woman was controversial almost her entire life. she became holier than she or anyone has thought of. She protested for her and the churches beliefs, and suddenly in denied certain understanding of the Christian faith in the 16th century. Followed up to the Cathleen Medwick's book on this mind-blowing lady known-as Teresa of Avila, her writings were examined 6 separate times through the Spanish Inquisition for better understanding of what she's trying to tell society. -
Jan 1, 1529
When Teresa's mother died. (family life)
At the age of 14, Teresa lost her beloved mother during child birth at the age of 34, who was the slight equalizer to her father's firmness. The only comfort for her sadness and loneliness was the Virgin Mary only. -
Jan 1, 1535
Where and what did St Teresa of Avila studied. (family life)
While St Teresa travelled all over spain, all of her books became spiritual classics and also helped her improve her spiritual health yet also the people around her reading an certain amount of her memoirs. -
Jan 1, 1535
When St teresa became involved in the Nunnery. (family life)
While Miss Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada was in her early 20’s, she entered the nunnery of the Incarnation of the Carmelites, but she soon became ill, doubtless from malaria and she had to suffer greatly. -
Jan 1, 1556
What has Teresa done to herself due to offences of her knowledge. (family life)
approximately during the 1556, a variety of friends suggested that her incredible knowledge was diabolical, not heavenly. She began to inflict various tortures and mortifications of the flesh upon herself. However, her confessor, the Jesuit Saint Francis Borgia, reassured her of the godly motivation of her judgment. On St. Peter's Day during the year of 1559, Teresa became decisively convinced that Jesus Christ presented himself to her in a bodily form, although invisible. -
Jan 1, 1567
When Teresa met St John of the Cross. (family life)
In 1567, miss Teresa met St. John of the Cross, who she requested to expand her alteration into the male side of the Carmelite Order. -
Jan 1, 1577
When St Teresa of Avila Created the Book 'Interior Castle (The Mansions)'. (Work Achievements)
The book 'Interior Castle' is the work of the 16th century made by St. Teresa of Avila. She wrote Interior Castle as a religious guide to merge with God. Her encouragement for the work came from a hallucination she received from God. In it, there was a crystal orb with seven mansions, with God in the deepest mansion. St. Teresa interpreted this vision as an parable for the soul's relationship with God. -
Jan 1, 1582
Way of Perfection. (Work Achievements)
While Teresa designed her book for her fellow sisters of the Carmelite Order, St. Teresa's method of Perfection remains available to modern readers. In it, she sets out to escort others along the way to union with God through prayer, meditation and silence. A few of the book's 42 chapters could be called a collection of rules, but the preponderance of the book fits the description of guidance. As she propose ways for readers to seek self-perfection, her words are realistic, heartfelt, and str -
Oct 4, 1582
Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada Dies.
On this most terrifying date, this moest blessed lady of the time has past away in the location of Alba de Tormes, Spain. Natural death causes is responsible for her unexpected death on this very day. -
St Teresa of Avila was canonized.
March 12, 1622 in Rome, Pope Gregory XV Canonized St Teresa of Avila.
