Carmelite Spirituality in the Teresian Tradition

Carmelite Spirituality in the Teresian Tradition, STORIES OF FAITH AND INSPIRATION by Paul-Marie of the Cross, OCD

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 teachings of Carmel: Elijah and Mary, the Rule of St. 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 Thérèse of Lisieux. This classic essay, long out of print, is here updated and reprinted for a new generation of seekers longing to slake their spiritual thirst at the fount of Carmel.

COVER: Paperback
PAGES: 96
PUBLISHER: ICS Pubns; Revised edition (December 15, 1997)
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN-10: 0935216502
ISBN-13: 978-0935216509
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 4.8 ounces

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