St. Teresa of Ávila Says Prayer Is More Than Words — It’s Friendship

St. Teresa of Ávila on Prayer

Teresa of Ávila, a Carmelite nun, devoted herself to prayer and teaching others about growing closer to God.

Prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.

She believed that mental prayer is an intimate sharing between friends, taking time to be alone with God who loves us.

Author's summary: St. Teresa of Ávila views prayer as a friendship with God.

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National Catholic Register National Catholic Register — 2025-10-14

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