Way of Perfection

Sveta Tereza je napisala „Put savršenstva” u jeku sukoba vezanih za njeno osnivanje reda karmelićanki u rimokatoličkoj crkvi. Svrha teksta je bila da posluži kao vodič u molitvi sa savetima i upustvima drugim monahinjama kako kroz molitvu da se dostigne duhovno savršenstvo. Tereza je tekst sastavila......more

Teresa de Jesús o Santa Teresa de Ávila fue la primera mujer en ser proclamada Doctora de la Iglesia en 1970, por Pablo VI. Quizás tuvieran algo que ver las reformas que unos cinco años antes había planteado el Concilio Vaticano II, y la idea de adaptar el catolicismo a las necesidades y métodos de......more

"The Way of Perfection" is written for younger nuns, St Teresa's spiritual daughters as she thought of them. It is personal, informal and humble. The saint has been told that some people are wary of mysticism and contemplation, so she teaches her fellow nuns how to go about their ordinary vocal pray......more

The heart of this book is St. Theresa's explanation of the Our Father (Paternoster)and how it can guide you in prayer, from vocal prayer to contemplation. St. Theresa is an excellent writer whose humility makes her discussion of prayer simple to follow, if not practice. Her humor comes through the m......more

Saint Teresa of Avila's classic work on the spiritual life, concentrating on avoiding worldly distractions and earnest prayer. Very simple but also very powerful.......more