Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences. [UPDATED] Continue reading “The Life of Teresa of Ávila”
Category: books
RESOURCES: Books We’ve Read
Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich (circa 1342 to circa 1416) was an English anchoress who is regarded as one of the most important Christian mystics. [UPDATED] Continue reading “Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich”
Books we’ve read
Here are the books we’ve already read in our Systematic Theology Project. Continue reading “Books we’ve read”
“Cur Deus Homo” by Anselm of Canterbury
Why did God the Son become a man? Anselm of Canterbury proposes it was to satisfy the wrath of God the Father. Continue reading ““Cur Deus Homo” by Anselm of Canterbury”
The Philokalia
The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the 4th and 15th centuries by spiritual masters of the Eastern Orthodox hesychast tradition. Continue reading “The Philokalia”
The Council of Trent
The Council of Trent (1545-1563) condemned the “heresy” of Protestantism. It is the embodiment of the Counter-Reformation. Continue reading “The Council of Trent”
Watch for overarching themes
When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you watch for overarching themes. Continue reading “Watch for overarching themes”
Accepting delayed gratification
When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you can be patient and wait for results. Continue reading “Accepting delayed gratification”
Having the mindset of a learner
When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you have the mindset of a learner. Continue reading “Having the mindset of a learner”
The Way of a Pilgrim
The Bible calls us to pray continually. But how do we do it? A homeless Russian man found the way. His book is a celebrated masterpiece on continual prayer. Continue reading “The Way of a Pilgrim”