Tag: Teresa of AvilaA prayer of preparation for Advent…
O sweetest Jesus, You come to me with Your infinite love and the abundance of Your grace; You desire to engulf my soul in torrents of mercy and charity in order to draw it to You. Come, O Lord, come! I, too, wish to run to You with love, but alas! my love is so limited, weak, and imperfect! Make it strong and generous; enable me to overcome myself, so that I can give myself entirely to You. St. Teresa of Avila The Way of Perfection, 40 Contemplation – The Fire Within – Book Recommendation
This is a wise and accessible work of synthesis and systematization of the thought of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross on authentic mystical contemplation. One caution – if you have yet to read more basic works on prayer, contemplation, and meditation (and their historic definitions) you may want to pick up, “Prayer Primer” by the same author and read it first. Otherwise, you will likely miss many of the important distinctions and directions that these great saints have to offer us in our pursuit of God.
Yours in Christ, Dan
The Fire Within – Book Recommendation
The Fire Within is a fantastic and engaging work of synthesis and systematization of the thought of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross on mystical contemplation. One of the more encouraging aspects of this book is the truth that the call to contemplation and deep communion with God is one that is meant for all Christians (as taught by the Saints themselves). One caution – if you have yet to read more basic works on contemplation and meditation (and their historic definitions and distinctions) you may want to pick up, “Prayer Primer” by the same author and read it first.
In Christ, Dan
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The Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel-On Prayer
The Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel-On Prayer
