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1
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When was St. Teresa of Avila born?

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1515

2
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Where was St. Teresa of Avila born?

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Avila, Northern Spain

3
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What happened to Teresa when she was 14?

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Her mother died, leaving Teresa distraught at the void she felt. This led her toward a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary for comfort

4
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What happened to Teresa when she was 16?

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Her father sent her to a convent school to be educated and she later became a nun of the Carmelite order

5
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What was Teresa’s approach to prayer based on?

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It is based on the conviction that God is within each of us, at the very core of our being.

6
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What is Teresa’s most famous book called?

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“The Interior Catsle”

7
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When did Teresa Die

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1582

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