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“In the presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacrament we ought to be like the Blessed in heaven before the Divine Essence”

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Teresa of Avila

Teresa of Avila, born on March 28, 1515, and died on October 4, 1582, was a Spanish mystic, nun, and theologian. She is a saint of the Catholic Church, renowned for her profound insights into mysticism and spiritual life. more

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