Comes from a Latin term meaning “to pierce all the way through,” and refers to a visionary experience of Theresa of Avila(A.D. 1572) Theresa of Avila discusses how she realized the ultimate state of inner union with God that is possible in this life. John of the Cross ac... more where an angel pierced her heart several times with a long golden spear tipped with fire that set her heart on fire with a painful and sweet loveIn a theological discussion “love” refers to one’s love for God and neighbor and is often referred to as “charity” or the pure love of God. ... more of God.
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