Our day in Avila was wonderful. It is such a beautiful town with the castle and cathedral sitting atop the hill. We began our tour at the monastery of St. Theresa of Avila. What a powerful testament to our faith with her willingness to serve the Lord in the same place for 20 years. I thought it was very interesting that her call to reform the Carmalite order was born of a mid-life crisis. She saw the image of Christ being scourged at the pillar and it brought her to tears. She then knew she was Theresa of Jesus. She, with the help of St. John of the Cross went on to reform the Carmalites to a well respected and a more strict adherence to the original founder's rule. So, mid-life crisis isn't as bad as it may seem! If our hearts are really with Jesus, he will bring us to our greatest potential. And on a smaller note, the sangria in Salamanca is awesome!!! On our way to Segovia! Linda and Kristin
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| World Youth Day Pilgrims (including our friends from New York) |
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| Carla and Gabbie with Missionaries of Charity Visiting Convent of St. Teresa of Avila |
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