This volume in the 15 days of prayer series contains: a brief biography of the saint, a guide to creating a format for prayer and retreat, 15 meditation sessions with focus points and reflection guides. The purpose of this series is that the reader can receive spiritual guidance from some of the seminal figures of all time. Saint Teresa of Avila, a 16th century Carmelite nun and doctor of the Church was a courageous reformer who withstood tremendous opposition to revive the primitive monastic rule and conditions.