Emphasis Preaching Journal

In 1567, Saint Teresa of Avila set out to establish a monastery of poverty in Medina. She recounts that in the beginning of her enterprise, everything fell into place. She was certain that the Lord was directing her plan and was granting divine aid. But as often happens, Saint Teresa's project ran into several snags. The house that they leased was ramshackle at best, the roof had leaks, the walls weren't plastered, the porch was almost detached, and the walls surrounding the house were almost all down.