The Way of Perfection
by Teresa Of Avila
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Author: Teresa Of AvilaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1991-06-15
ISBN: 0385065396
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Image
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Book Review: A Timeless Masterpiece and Guide for the Spiritual Journey
Summary: 5 Stars
Written over four centuries ago as a guide for the daughters and sisters belonging to the Carmelite Order, this instructional-type book discusses the attributes of a prayerful life and the nature of the path (growth in wholeness, holiness, and maturity) toward communion with God. Beginning with the premise that the foundation of the path toward God is based on three essential principles of a prayer-filled life; detachment from earthly things, true humility, and active love, Teresa of Avila instructs in the methods and discipline required in attaining these virtues through her insightful, astute, and sometimes witty commentaries. Her guidance and directives for attaining spiritual perfection, woven into the tapestry of her writing, are filled with her passion for teaching others how to attain a deep and lasting love of prayer. More than just a guidebook to prayer or rules for the daughters and sisters of the Carmelite Order, The Way of Perfection imparts to the reader advice for building a spiritual relationship with God. Teresa of Avila's counsel, spiritual insights, and directives gain relevancy and become tangible through her profound commentaries on the Paternoster. Most remarkable are her mystical experiences and how she conveys to the reader, through relating these experiences, what can be considered a view into the depth and breath of God's infinite love. Albeit that her communion with God (and mystical experiences) is a level that few ever reach, St Teresa of Avila does not focus on the "effects" - but rather the importance of using prayer and striving for the aforementioned virtues for obtaining a close and ongoing relationship with God that is just as pertinent today as it was to those of the monastic or cloistered life in 16th century Spain. This book is more than just a "classic"; it is a timeless masterpiece that offers a perpetual perspective on prayer and spirituality towards ongoing communion and ultimate union with God.
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