The Ascent of Mount Carmel by John of the Cross – a Personal Journey
The “The Ascent of Mount Carmel” by John of the Cross is a guide for spiritual growth and contemplative prayer. This is our summary and my personal journey.
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The Art of Dying Well by Robert Bellarmine
Robert Bellarmine wrote a short book called “The Art of Dying Well” in 1619. It tries to help people prepare for their own death. Here is our study of the book.
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Cardinal Robert Bellarmine
Robert Bellarmine was a Jesuit priest and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. And a leading member of the Inquisition.
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Memorial of John of the Cross – a Haiku poem
I wrote this Haiku poem after an intense session of Contemplative Prayer.
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John of the Cross – a Haiku poem
I wrote this Haiku poem after reading The Living Flame of Love by John of the Cross.
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Catherine of Siena
Catherine of Siena is an outstanding figure of the medieval era. She was a mystic, author, stigmatist, saint, and Doctor of the Church.
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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.
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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 current 37.
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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.
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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.