Joseph-Marie Vien, ‘St Teresa of Avila’ c. 18th century. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/public domain. October 15 marks the 444th anniversary of the death of St Teresa of Ávila; a witty, practical, courageous reformer and contemplative in action. Teresa was a Spanish woman and Carmelite nun, who danced and sung her way through an ambitious programme of reform in the 16th century. 20 years of her life were spent travelling…
