When the Catechism of the Catholic Church asks, “What is contemplation?”, it directs the question to St. Teresa of Avila. Why is that?
You’ll find out, in the “Introduction to St. Teresa of Avila” course is being offered “live online” from the School of Spiritual Formation this spring from the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation. It’s because there are few other saints who have had a greater influence on the Church. Teresa of Avila teaches us what it means to pursue and live in the heights of union with God in this life.
One of the reasons for offering this course now is to celebrate the 500th anniversary of St. Teresa’s birth in Avila, Spain, on March 28, 1515.
In this course, we will explore the life and work of this great mystic of the Church. This will help us better understand how to love and experience God in this life and serve him in the next.
Beyond this course, we are also excited to announce a number of new School of Spiritual Formation courses being offered this Spring that will provide you with life-changing wisdom and insight into your spiritual journey:
- Spiritual Warfare in Modern Times – CS Lewis and the Screwtape Letters
- Living the Virtuous Life
- Evangelization and the Spiritual Life
The registration deadline for Spring Quarter courses is January 15. For more information on any of our programs, please contact me at [email protected], call me at (520) 428-4524, or visit www.Avila-Institute.com and try out our new chat feature so I can help answer your questions.
With live, interactive, online courses, the Avila Institute can bring the classroom to you no matter where you are located in the world. Want to know more about what the Avila Institute has to offer you? Read more here.
Art: Teresa of Avila, Peter Paul Rubens, 1615, PD-US copyright expired, Wikimedia Commons.
About Nicole Garcia
Nicole Garcia is an Admissions Counselor for the Avila Institute. “I am excited to speak with anyone who is interested in learning more about the Avila Institute so that we can unveil God’s Will for the path through which He draws you near to Himself. We know that despite any trials or difficulties that may be on that path, if it is God’s Will, it is a blessed path and one that you must take to become fully alive in Christ Jesus. May Our Blessed Mother shower us with every grace and blessing as we open our hearts and minds to Her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. All those discerning the Avila Institute are in my prayers and know that if you feel even a tiny pull or interest, I hope to hear from you!”
To learn more about the School of Spiritual Formation or the Graduate Program at the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, please contact Nicole at [email protected] or 520-429-4524.
