Acquint yourself with the beautiful soul of Saint Teresa of Avila through her letters. Father Kieran Kavanaugh has translated a collection of letters she penned beginning at age forty-six and continuing to her passing twenty-one years later. Her prose are candid, entertaining, and reveal her as a brilliant correspondent.
The letters of this most charming Doctor of the Church provide witness to the birth of Spanish Mysticism, her struggle to reform the Carmelite Order, and her own experiences of contemplative prayer and meditation. Recipients of her letters include Saint John of the Cross, Saint John of Avila, and Maria Enriquez de Toledo y Guzmán. Order this book to read her engaging letters to them, as well as other fascinating figures.
Saint Teresa of Availa Book Details:
- Her Life in Letters
- Translation & Intro by Fr. Kieran Kavanaugh
- Paperback
- 338 Pages
- ISBN: 9780870613135
- 6" x 1" x 9"
