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The Life of Teresa of Ávila

Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences. Continue reading “The Life of Teresa of Ávila”

Author toddPosted on January 16, 2020July 22, 2020Categories autobiography, books, carmelite, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, meditation, mystic, people, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of union, woman

The Doctors of the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church gives the title “Doctor of the Church” to their very greatest teachers of theology or doctrine. Here are the 36. Continue reading “The Doctors of the Catholic Church”

Author toddPosted on March 3, 2019July 20, 2020Categories catholic, doctor of the church, history, history medieval, history modern, history patristic, history postmodern, history reformation

Julian of Norwich

Julian of Norwich was an English anchoress. She wrote about her visions of God with clarity and depth, in a book called “Revelations of Divine Love.” Continue reading “Julian of Norwich”

Author toddPosted on December 31, 2015February 21, 2020Categories catholic, mystic, people, woman

The Story of a Soul

The Story of a Soul (l’Histoire d’une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux (1983-1897). She is probably the most loved Christian writer of all time. Continue reading “The Story of a Soul”

Author toddPosted on December 25, 2015July 13, 2020Categories autobiography, books, carmelite, catholic, doctor of the church, history modern, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of rapture, prayer of union

The Living Flame of Love

John of the Cross wrote a book called “The Living Flame of Love.” He was near the end of his life and at the very peak of mystical experi­ence. Continue reading “The Living Flame of Love”

Author toddPosted on December 24, 2015July 13, 2020Categories books, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of resting, prayer of union

Francis Xavier

In a small kingdom between Spain and France, an aristocratic couple gave birth to Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta in 1506. Continue reading “Francis Xavier”

Author toddPosted on December 16, 2015February 21, 2020Categories catholic, missionary, people

Paul Miki

In 1597, the Christian faith became illegal in Japan. Thousands of Japanese Christians gave their lives as martyrs rather than renounce the Lord Jesus Christ. Continue reading “Paul Miki”

Author toddPosted on December 14, 2015February 21, 2020Categories catholic, martyr, people

Charles Lwanga

In Uganda in 1886, Charles Lwanga led several men to faith in Jesus Christ. Then their king burnt Charles, nine Anglicans and twelve Catholics to death. Continue reading “Charles Lwanga”

Author toddPosted on December 14, 2015February 21, 2020Categories anglican, catholic, martyr, people

The Dark Night by St. John of the Cross

John of the Cross wrote “The Dark Night” in 1578 or 1579 as a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer. Continue reading “The Dark Night by St. John of the Cross”

Author toddPosted on September 7, 2015July 13, 2020Categories books, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of resting, prayer of union

The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila

St. Teresa of Ávila wrote “The Interior Castle” in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer. Continue reading “The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila”

Author toddPosted on September 6, 2015July 13, 2020Categories books, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of resting, prayer of union

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