Day 17: The Courage to Be Close to God

November 13th, 2026

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Why would growing closer to God require courage? Sr. Katie Flanagan reflects on St. Teresa of Ávila's teaching about extraordinary experiences of prayer and the courage needed to remain faithful through suffering, criticism, and misunderstanding. Today we read The Sixth Dwelling Places: Chapter 4.

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