Complete unabridged edition of The Way of Perfection and Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila. Written to be read together, with footnotes cross referencing both, this unified study helps readers better understand Avila's spiritual path to deepening a relationship with God and His glorious peace. It is beautiful advice, written to friends, about practicing a spiritual life. For many, it is a soul piercing and inspiring compilation. "Blessed and praised be the Lord, from Whom comes all the good that we speak and think and do." The Way of Perfection was translated by E. Allison Peers, and includes over 100 footnotes. Interior Castle was translated by the Benedictines of Stanbrook, and includes over 400 footnotes. No student of thought should be without these historic books. This compilation edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.
Experience the same Spirit-filled words that Mother Theresa shared with the poor, the dying, the hurting, and the skeptical. The quotes, stories, and prayers in this book are hers. Mother Teresa's work for -- and among -- the poor has become the yardstick by which millions measure compassion and generosity across religious and political divides. While Mother Theresa herself always stressed action over words, it is the latter that have provided solace and hope to those who never had the opportunity to meet her during her life. Though the world has lost one of its most admired women, Mother Theresa's words and her memory still serve to move men and women from every race and religious background to volunteer to help the poor. -- From publisher's description.
Originally written for her sisters in the order that she had belonged to, St. Teresa lays out a book of advice to attain true communion with God. Although some of the chapters feel like rules rather than guidance, the steps within this book help to draw us closer to god via prayer, meditation and silence. Many times in our loud world we try to show our closeness with God via loud exclamations of what our Lord is doing but St. Teresa shows a different and heartfelt way of meditating on God's word in a silent nature allowing us to see that relationship with God is a private thing that no one has any say over except God himself and His word.
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