Saint Teresa of Avila$6.00
In her youth Teresa had all but forced herself to become a nun, and in the ensuing years she would also make many other courageous decisions. Her life would include remarkable mystical graces, fears of delusion by Satan, a vision of her potential place in Hell, many travels to found new Carmelite convents, work with other great Saints and dealings with difficult persons. This is the story of the great Saint Teresa of Avila, who was a woman of great heart and immense common sense and who was one of the most remarkable women in the history of the world. She reformed Carmel-thus making the Carmelite Order into a mother of Saints-and leaving a tremendous mark on the Catholic Church even to this day.
Let Nothing Disturb You : A Journey to the Center of the Soul With Teresa of Avila (30 Days With a Great Spiritual Teacher)by John Kirvan
$7.15
One of the greatest Christian mystics, Teresa of Avila, was also an extraordinary leader and a prolific writer about her own spiritual struggles. Readers discover for themselves Teresa's warmth and wisdom, and let her lead you to encounter God in the depths of their own soul.
15 Days of Prayer With Saint Teresa of Avilaby Jean Abiven, Victoria Hebert (translator), Denis Sabourin (translator)
$7.15
The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herselfby J.M. Cohen (Translator), Saint Teresa Avila
$8.76
A religious classic for centuries, this is the compelling autobiography of the great Spanish saint, mystic, and reformer, with an illuminating introduction by one of the world's leading experts on feminine spirituality.
Way of Perfectionby Saint Teresa of Avila, E. Allison Peers (Translator)
$8.76
The Way of Perfection is perhaps the simplest and most practical work of Teresa of Avila, one of the great religious figures of all time. She exhorts readers to nurture a lasting love of prayer by fulfilling three requirements, which are discussed in the text. Also included is her impassioned version of the Lord's Prayer.
Carmelite Spirituality In The Teresian Tradition$8.95
Carmel is known above all for her priceless heritage of spirituality. For centuries, in the spirit of Elijah and the ancient prophets, Carmelites have sought to encounter the living God and to teach others the ways of prayer. In sixteenth-century Spain, Saint Teresa of Avila brought renewed vitality to this religious family by inaugurating a reform movement that became known as the Discalced Carmelites, a new and fruitful branch on an ancient vine. Carmelite Spirituality in the Teresian Tradition, first published in English in 1959, provides a concise and inspiring overview of Carmel's spiritual heritage from a Teresian perspective. Renowned Discalced Carmelite author Paul-Marie of the Cross identifies the principal texts, themes, figures, and teaching of Carmel: Elijah and Mary, the Rule of Saint Albert and the Book of the Institution of the First Monks, the Carmelite understanding of contemplation and the degrees of prayer, the message of Saints Teresa, John of the Cross, and Therese of Lisieux. This classic essay, long out of print, is here updated and reprinted for a new generation of seekers longing to sake their spiritual thirst at the fount of Carmel.
Holy Daring : An Outrageous Gift to Modern Spirituality from Saint Teresa, the Grand Wild Woman of Avilaby Tessa Bielecki
$9.95
The Life of Teresa of Jesus : The Autobiography of Teresa of Avilaby Saint Teresa of Avila, E. Allison Peers (Editor)
$11.96
A fresh new edition of a successful title that is both a religious classic and a great work of literature by one of the most dynamic women in history. George Eliot in Middlemarch wrote of Teresa that her "passionate, ideal nature demanded an epic life." This is the story of that life.
The Interior Castle or the Mansions [LARGE PRINT]by Saint Teresa of Avila, Benedictine Nuns of Stanbrook Abbey (Translator)
$12.00
One of the most celebrated works on mystical theology in existence, as timely today as when Saint Teresa of Avila wrote it centuries ago, this is a treasury of unforgettable maxims on self-knowledge and fulfillment.
Embracing God : Praying With Teresa of Avilaby Dwight H. Judy
$12.80
A book about meditation that shows readers how to nourish their souls, this work first looks at the life and principles of the Spanish Carmelite nun, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), one of history's great mystics. It then examines Teresa's spiritual development along with the concepts and practices she developed to communicate with God through prayer and meditation. The author includes many exercises and charts to facilitate personal spiritual growth. This book goes far beyond inspirational books on prayer; it requires a level of commitment to the spiritual life that is mature and deep. It will appeal to seasoned, introspective Christians, especially those who lead and nurture others seeking intimacy with God.
Fire Within : Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint John of the Cross, and the Gospel - On Prayerby Thomas Dubay
$14.36
An outstanding book on prayer and the spiritual life written by one of the best spiritual directors of our time. Dubay synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great Doctors of the Church - Saint John of the Cross and Saint Teresa of Avila--and the teaching of Sacred Scripture. This book is a gold mine for any Christian intent on making progress in prayer. Any reader who appreciates the relevance of the spiritual in these troubled times will find Fire Within difficult to put down. A work of art by a master of the spiritual life.
The Way of PerfectionTAN Books
$15.00
In this famous spiritual classic, the Saint Teresa comes down from the contemplative heights she described in her Autobiography. Here she starts at the beginning, teaching a simple form of mental prayer by which one may progress far in a short time. She gives many fascinating insights into the spiritual life, especially as lived in a convent, regarding relatives, confessors, health, the snares of Satan, supernatural vs. natural love, etc. She then explains how to begin a life of prayer, what contemplation is, and how it differs from ordinary mental prayer or vocal prayer. She analyzes the Our Father phrase by phrase, showing its hidden meanings, and explains how to transform vocal prayer into mental prayer. Saint Teresa assures us that those who practice this simple mental prayer may well hope that God will grant them the "prayer of quiet," the beginning of contemplation and of God's heavenly "Kingdom" enjoyed even on this earth. The Way of Perfection again shows Saint Teresa's wonderful combination of common sense, strong Catholic faith, and amazing spiritual energy. She shares her own ardent spirit, encouraging us to serve God, and assures us that our efforts will be rewarded beyond what we deserve or imagine.
The Interior Castles or The Mansions$15.00
In The Interior Castle the great Saint Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life, beginning with the first step out of mortal sin into Sanctifying Grace and ending with the Mystical Marriage of the soul with Christ. But in the process she gives scores of wonderful insights on a host of spiritual topics, so that even the casual reader can easily gather up a rich harvest.
This book is actually a record of Saint Teresa's own personal experience, but it harmonizes beautifully with Thomistic teaching. She saw the soul in the state of grace as huge, magnificent and spacious: "The capacity of the soul is beyond all our understanding, and the Sun within this place [God] enlightens every part of it." Yet Saint Teresa laments that most people give all their attention to the outer wall of the castle - the body - ignoring the soul within.
For beginners, Saint Teresa gives very practical advice regarding the early struggles and the temptations to turn back. She goes on to describe each of the seven "Mansions," covering aridity in prayer, sweetness in prayer, the Prayer of Quiet, the Prayer of Union, the practice of virtue, Spiritual Espousals, preparation for Spiritual Marriage, the wound of love, locutions, intellectual and imaginary visions, raptures, the Humanity of Our Lord, God's presence chamber, the roles of "Martha and Mary," and much more.
In The Interior Castle as in her Autobiography and in The Way of Perfection Saint Teresa urges us forward to love and serve the Divine Majesty, imparting her absolute conviction that progress toward God through prayer is worth vastly more than all the treasures of this earth.
"Rouse yourselves, my sisters, and since some foretaste of heaven may be had on earth, beg our Lord to give us grace not to miss it through our own fault." -Saint Teresa of Avila
Teresa of Avila : The Progress of a Soulby Cathleen Medwick
$18.20: Hardcover, 304 pages, December 1999, Knopf
Saint Teresa is widely considered one of the greatest mystics and woman reformers of the Renaissance. Author Cathleen Medwick (a former editor at Vanity Fair and Mirabella) clearly invested an enormous amount of research into this impressive biography of a brazen and complicated woman. Although she broke many of the social rules for nuns and even women of her day (for instance, she slept under the stars, traveled at whim, and spoke her mind freely), it was her ecstatic raptures that made her so controversial. "Sometimes she dropped to the floor and was frozen in position for hours, unable to speak," writes Medwick. "At other times she conversed with God directly, a dangerous practice, the Inquisition often having its ear to the door." Readers will find a fascinating character in this fully flawed and charismatic Spanish saint. More delightfully, readers will appreciate Medwick's strong narration and sense of story that sustains us through Teresa's trials and tribulations--and expertly leads us to her final rapture. -Gail Hudson
The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila : The Life of Saint Teresa of Jesus [LARGE PRINT]by Saint Teresa of Avila, David Lewis (Translator), Benedict Zimmerman
$21.00
A religious classic for centuries, this is the compelling autobiography of the great Spanish saint, mystic, and reformer, with an illuminating introduction by one of the world's leading experts on feminine spirituality.
Teresa of Avila: Personality and Prayer (2 tapes)$39.95
Following up his very popular video series on prayer, Contemplation, Father Thomas Dubay presents an intimate and profound 13-program series on the spirituality and life of Saint Teresa of Avila as reflected in her person and her writings. Author of the best-selling book, Fire Within, and widely recognized as one of the very best spiritual directors and retreat masters of our time, Father Dubay has spent many years studying and speaking on contemplative prayer, especially as taught by Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Sacred Scripture.
As an expert on Saint Teresa, Father Dubay is able to give an exciting portrait of the life and dynamic personality of this great saint, and an inspiring, practical presentation of Teresa's mystical prayer and contemplation, showing how we can imitate her prayer life. Emphasizing that we all are called to be saints, Dubay uses Teresa as a model for following Christ, imitating her example of heroic virtue and her immersion in the Word of God and growing in the spiritual life through deep prayer and contemplation.