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 The important thing is not to think much, but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love.
Teresa of Avila is one of the most colorful mystics of the Medieval Period. A 16th-century Spanish Carmelite nun, she struggled in prayer for nearly twenty years before she experienced a profound conversion. Reflecting a remarkable determination in her quest to know God, Teresa of Avila speaks across the centuries to those yearning for transcendence amid the distractions of modern life.
About the Pioneers of the Spirit Collection
Throughout history a few special individuals have felt a spiritual longing so profound that nothing could satisfy their hunger. Facing uncharted territory, they mapped their own souls, seeking that mystical place where the self meets the divine. We call them Pioneers of the Spirit.
Each biographical profile in this series weaves together excerpts from the personal writings of each mystic, dramatic artwork, expert commentary, and a compelling narration focusing on the relevance of each pioneer to contemporary times.
Pioneers of the Spirit Collection
Augustine of Hippo
Dante Alighieri
Hildegard of Bingen
Ignatius Loyola
Julian of Norwich | 
