I was named after Teresa of Avila, who has been declared Doctor of the Church. I find a lot of inspiration from Mother Teresa, but my favourite Saint Story is about Teresa of Avila. I'm not even sure if it is true or not, but it cheers me up when I feel discouraged.
St Teresa and some of her nuns were travelling on an errand of mercy. It was a filthy night, cold, wet and muddy. The coach broke down, and the Nuns had to continue their long journey on foot. St Teresa is supposed to have said "Lord, if this is how you treat your friends, I'm not surprised you have so few!"
If that really is what she said, I feel comforted, because it is a grumpy thing to say and even though she could say things like that, she became one of the most respected of saints and the first woman to be declared a Doctor of the Church.
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