{"product_id":"st-teresa-of-avila-sacred-art-photo-print","title":"St. Teresa of Ávila Sacred Art Photo Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"ascension\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Prints do not come mounted or framed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ascension\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemplate the Life and Prayer of St. Teresa of Ávila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ascension\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind inspiration in the life and holiness of St. Teresa of Ávila\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a Carmelite mystic and Doctor of the Church whose writings on prayer and the interior life continue to guide Catholics around the world. This newly commissioned sacred art beautifully captures St. Teresa’s deep communion with God and her enduring spiritual wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this original painting by sacred artist Tianna Williams, St. Teresa is clothed in her Carmelite habit, a sign of her vocation as a nun and the foundress of the Discalced Carmelites. In her hands she holds a pen and a book, representing the writings through which she shared the fruits of her profound life of prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHer outward gaze reflects the silent contemplation that defined her relationship with God. Rather than looking inward, her attention is fixed on the One she loves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind her stands a crystal castle, a symbol drawn from her spiritual classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Interior Castle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In this beloved work, St. Teresa describes the soul as a castle with many rooms that lead us closer to God, guiding us toward deeper intimacy with him through prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspiring Catholic art is not reserved for churches and cathedrals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It can also transform homes, schools, and offices into places of prayer and reflection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the \u003cem\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us, “Sacred art draws man to adoration, to prayer, and to the love of God” (CCC 2502).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sacred art of St. Teresa of Ávila is a beautiful addition to Ascension’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Holy Men and Women \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSacred Art Collection\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Tianna Williams, a partnership between Tianna Williams and Ascension to create imagery that fosters deeper prayer and devotion in Catholic homes and communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePray with St. Teresa of Ávila as you gaze upon her image, asking through her intercession that you may grow in intimacy with Christ and enter more deeply into the interior life of prayer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn email explaining the symbolism of this image will be sent to those who purchase it so that they can more fully understand and appreciate its message.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ascension","offers":[{"title":"8x10","offer_id":47116729188544,"sku":"810155348465","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14","offer_id":47116729221312,"sku":"810155348472","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20","offer_id":47116729254080,"sku":"810155348489","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/2740\/files\/810155348502-StTeresa-of-Avila-Large-Prayer-Card-FRONT.webp?v=1775164021","url":"https:\/\/ascensionpress.com\/products\/st-teresa-of-avila-sacred-art-photo-print","provider":"Ascension","version":"1.0","type":"link"}