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Why St. Teresa of Avila was sent to an Augustinian convent
Saint Teresa of Avila described herself as a lively young girl who enjoyed fine clothes, flirting, and gossiping. In her autobiography, she attributed these behaviors to the influence of a relative who frequently visited her home.
Teresa noted that while her mother tried to prevent the woman from visiting to avoid harming her character, she was unable to stop the visits. The relative participated in Teresa's pastimes and introduced her to various vanities through frequent conversation.
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