Quick facts: After a long and unfruitful time in the convent, Teresa fell ill and returned to prayer. While in prayer, God gave her many spiritual graces, full of union and glory. She helped to reform the Carmelite order, going back to chastity, poverty and obedience. She wrote the Way of Perfection and Interior Castle. In 1970, she was made Doctor of the Church along withe Catherine of Siena.  Patron of: those suffering from headaches, Spanish Catholic writers ​ ------ Powered by addevent.com Share your next event with us!