Attending a Rosalía Concert with Teresa of Avila

Rosalia performs during the BRIT Awards at the Co-op Live Arena, in Manchester, Britain, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

When I published a spiritual memoir based on the teachings of a 16th-century saint named Teresa of Avila, my 13-year-old daughter suggested my next writing project should be something “more people would want to read.” 

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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