Throughout the history of the Church, there have been many notable men and women who have mastered the art of contemplation or resting in the presence of God. Today, another word used for contemplation is mindfulness, which, according to author Anne Kertz Kernion, can be described as “being fully anchored in the present moment.” (Spiritual Practices for the Brain) In this episode of Pop-Up Catechesis, we explore the notion of mindfulness as we prepare to celebrate the Feast of St. Teresa of Ávila on October 15. St. Teresa of Jesus, as she is also known, was one of the great mystics of Christian history and a Doctor of the Church.
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