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Dive into El Camino de Perfección (The Way of Perfection), a profound guide to the contemplative life penned by St. Teresa of Ávila for the nuns of her reformed Carmelite convent. As a pivotal figure in the Catholic Reformation of 16th Century Spain, St. Teresas insights offer timeless wisdom for spiritual growth and inner peace. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

In this captivating sequel to The Life of St. Teresa, Teresa of Ávila shares the remarkable journey of establishing Discalced Carmelite monasteries across Spain for both men and women. This narrative unveils the triumphs and challenges she faced, along with the many individuals who played a pivotal role in her mission. (Introduction by Ann Boulais)

Conceptions of Divine Love, penned in 1577 by St. Teresa, seeks to illuminate the profound meanings behind certain phrases in the Book of Canticles. When her confessor learned of her work, he demanded its immediate destruction. However, fate intervened as one of her devoted nuns had already transcribed the first seven chapters. These chapters saw the light of day in 1612, and now, translated by Father John Dalton in 1852, you can delve into four of those captivating chapters. Join Ann Boulais as she brings this historical and spiritual treasure to life.

In The Interior Castle, Carmelite nun, mystic, and patron saint of Spain Teresa of Ávila uses the metaphor of a giant crystal castle to explain her theory of the soul and the various stages it passes through as it progresses towards God. Beginning in the outer rooms, where demons are fought and vices are purged, the soul must reach the inner chambers, where it will enter betrothal and intimate union with God. Prayer is central to the journey, as the soul is guided by its practice and each phase represents a different category of devotion.

The saints, the heroes of the Roman Catholic faith, lived lives of holiness, dedicated to serving God. The saints lived at different times in different places throughout history, but they all shared a love of God that has been documented through the teachings of the Church. Today, the saints serve as examples for all Catholics, showing the believers how to lead a more spiritual life. Catholic devotions are particular customs, rituals and practices of worship or in honour of the saints that are in addition to the liturgy of the Catholic Church.

The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life from the first release from mortal sin into sanctifying grace through the Mystical Marriage of the soul with Christ as a journey through what she called The Interior Castle. She sees the soul as a magnificent castle full of spacious and well-lit rooms or mansions, each of which leads deeper into the heart of the castle to the seat of the king.

Greatly revered by religious scholars both in her own time as well as today, St. Theresa of Avila’s words hold immense peace, wisdom, and encouragement in the walk of faith. She gives priceless guidance on such issues as prayer, connecting with God, meditation, and ultimate contentment and joy in Christ.

Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582) is one of the most beloved of the Catholic saints. In 1562, during the era of the Spanish Inquisition, Teresa sat down to write an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. The result was this book, one of the great classics of spiritual...

The 16th-century Spanish Carmelite nun St Teresa of Ávila was a prominent figure in the Catholic Reformation, and her writings have continued to inspire philosophers, theologians, historians, and countless others interested in Christian spirituality and mysticism. She distilled her own experience into this beautifully direct and accessible "living book", The Way of Perfection, as a guide for nuns in her convent.

St. Teresa's (1515 - 1582) book of her foundations, is a historical account of the birth and development of her monastic order. Written by the saint herself, she gives her first-hand account of the trials and successes she had in spreading Catholic monasticism throughout Spain. The book is in a sense a sequel to her autobiographical, The Life which tells of her internal struggles to grow spiritually. A classic of Catholic literature, this book gives a rare first-hand glimpse of the labors of one of Spain's most revered saints.

St. Teresa of Avila (1515 - 1582) gave the world the remarkable account of her life and work in her two autobiographies: The Life and The Foundation. However in both works she would have been aware of the public nature of the works, both to censors and opponents. With her letters the full character of St. Teresa comes out, providing a window into her personal communications. Her advise and counsel was invaluable to the recipients of the letters. Now modern readers can now also profit from these communications through this classic translation of the Spanish.

This work was originally composed by St. Teresa of Avila for her fellow sisters of the Carmelite Order. Although written for nuns it is very much accessible to modern readers. In this classic book she guides her fellow sisters on the way to union with God through prayer and meditation, offering helpful advise for readers to seek self-perfection. Her words are practical and heartfelt, coming from her personal experience. The book is less formal and gives a more clear form of St. Teresa's theological views than her autobiography or her famous book, The Interior Castle.

This audiobook offers a vast look at the life of St. Teresa. Authored by her own hand, she details her life and experiences, along with her mystical encounters with God.

St. Teresa of Avila was a Carmelite nun, Spanish mystic, and reformer in the 16th century. She claims to have received visions from God, which are the subject of her written work. In this text, she emphasizes the importance of living a contemplative life in order to achieve complete union with God.

Nel "Cammino di Perfezione" Santa Teresa ci accompagna passo per passo, seguendo la preghiera del Padre Nostro, dalla orazione vocale alla orazione mentale. Questa versione del testo si basa sull'edizione dell'Escorial che, nonostante la sua minore diffusione, riporta all'orecchio e ai cuori dei lettori e degli ascoltatori le parole di Santa Teresa di Gesù così come furono scritte nella sua prima intenzione.

Close to Me includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by magical harp music based on an original composition of Johann Sebastian Bach, a devout Christian and gifted composer and musician. The Bach composition includes: Prelude in D major BWV 935 adapted for harp and performed by Greg Cetus.

Teresa di Gesù, o d'Ávila, (28 marzo 1515 - 15 ottobre 1582) è stata una mistica spagnola, nonché Dottore della Chiesa. Dopo un travagliato percorso interiore, completò la sua "conversione" a trentanove anni, e fondò a sua volta l'ordine per frati e monache dei Carmelitani scalzi, in cui la regola non accettava le mitigazioni dei Carmelitani. Scrisse vari testi in cui presenta la sua esperienza e insegnamenti sull'orazione.

Teresa di Gesù, o d'Ávila, (1515-1582) è stata una religiosa e mistica spagnola.fu la fondatrice delle monache e dei frati Carmelitani Scalzi. È stata proclamata santa nel 1622 ed è annoverata tra i dottori della Chiesa. L'opera vuole essere un insegnamento spirituale che fu scritto anzitutto per le carmelitane, poi divulgato anche ai laiciTeresa afferma che Dio dimora nel centro della nostra anima, ed è possibile raggiungerlo con la vita di orazione.

La poesía es la forma más bella de la expresión literaria. Sus infinitas posibilidades de transmitir sentimientos han provocado que grandes autores dedicaran una buena parte de su obra al cultivo de este género, que por otro lado, cuenta con una serie de normas y estilos definidos y por todos respetados. Este audiolibro es un paseo literario, lleno de olas, de versos que refrescan nuestra memoria y nuestra alma a través de poesía española....

Dive into the captivating life of Saint Teresa of Ávila, known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada. Born in 1515 in Gotarrendura, Ávila, Old Castile, Spain, and died in 1582 in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca, Spain, she was a key figure in the Counter Reformation. As a Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and writer, she initiated a reform of the Carmelite Order and is recognized as a founder of the Discalced Carmelites, along with John of the Cross. Her contributions were so significant that Pope Paul VI named her a Doctor of the Church in 1970. Come along as we...