Teresa Jornet Ibars was born into a family of farmers on January 9, 1843. Her dad’s name was Francisco Jornet, and her mom was Antonieta Ibars. Teresa had two older sisters, Maria and Josefa, and an older brother, Juan who was married and had three daughters. The farm was in Lleida, located in Catalonia in the Kingdom of Spain. She was baptized the day after her birth and received her Confirmation in 1849. (In the 19th century a child could not receive First Communion until the minimum age of 12).
As a child, Teresa displayed a deep concern for the conditions of the poor, and she often would bring someone to the home of her Aunt Rosa for something to eat, medical aid, and other necessities they might need. Aunt Rosa always did her best to help those Teresa brought to her home, and her example reinforced Teresa’s natural desire to help the poverty-stricken. After some time, Teresa moved to a different area of Llieida to live with another aunt, and while there she began studying to be a teacher.
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Thanks, as always, for the Saint of the day quote. I would just like to point out that you got the wrong picture. That’s another Saint Teresa (Santa Teresa de los Andes, a Chilean Saint).
Thanks. Replacing the image.