Teresa of jesus, of the order of our lady of saint teresa of. Teresa of avila 15151582 is one of the most beloved of the catholic saints. Mirabai starr teaches philosophy and world religions at the university of new mexico, and is the author of new translations of dark night of the soul by john of the cross, and the interior castle and the book of my life by teresa of avila. The book of my life abridged edition by starr, mirabai isbn. Teresa of avila 1515 1582 was a mystic, a poet, an administrator, a religious reformer, the foundress of 17 convents. With this fresh translation of the book of my life, mirabai starr brings the inimitable spanish. The story of her life as she wrote it is one of the great reads. The life of saint teresa of avila by herself by teresa of avila. The book of my life, a new translation by mirabai starr, is the first complete translation to be done by a woman. The book of my life abridged edition by mirabai starr isbn. The hackett edition of teresa of avilas spiritual autobiography features kieran kavanaugh and otilio rodriguezs authoritative translation of the book of her.
With this fresh translation of the book of my life, mirabai starr brings the inimitable spanish mystic to life for a new generation, with contemporary english that mirrors teresas own earthy, vernacular spanish, and that presents us withfour centuries after teresas deathsomeone we feel we know. Cross, makes the following enumeration of her writings. During the era of the spanish inquisition, teresa wrote an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. The result was this bookone of the great classics of spiritual autobiography. She deftly moves the 16th century spanish into modern vernacular without losing sight. Mar 24, 2020 saint teresa of avila, spanish nun, one of the great mystics, reformers, and religious women of the roman catholic church. Learn more about her life, mysticism, religious reforms, and legacy. Less than twenty years before teresa was born in 1515, columbus opened up the western hemisphere to european colonization. Dallas willard on teresa of avilas interior castle dallas. She was a brilliant administrator in a world where such vocations were all but closed to women. She was a brilliant administrator in a world where such vocations were.
Click download or read online button to get the life of st teresa of avila book now. She was the last person anyone would have expected to become a nun, yet she became one of the most famous nuns of all time. This book also contains a series of relations, letters she send to colleagues giving further thoughts of her beliefs. Teresa of avila audiobook by teresa of avila, mirabai starr. Saint teresa of avila was born in 1515 in avila, spain to a wealthy and prominent family. Shortly after this event, teresa was entrusted to the care of the augustinian nuns. Teresa of avila the book of my life by mirabai starr. Teresa and is able to convey the deepest feelings of. Pdf autobiography of st teresa of avila download full. Of certain spiritual graces she received in toledo and avila in the years 1576 and. Teresa was the daughter of a toledo merchant and his second wife, who died when teresa was 15, one of ten children.
In 1562, during the era of the spanish inquisition, teresa sat down to write an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. The life of saint teresa of the order of our lady of mount carmel. Saint teresa of avila on the book of her life continued from page 3 saint teresa of avila in the context of her times the following selection, a brief biography of st. Tessa bielecki she was the last person anyone would have expected to become a nun, yet she became one of the most celebrated nuns of all time. I like the one incident where she is tossed out of a coach into a muddy stream during a heavy rain and complained to god as she sat in the mud and water soaking wet.
Written from palencia in may, 1581, and addressed to don alonzo velasquez, bishop of osma, who had been when canon of toledo, one of the saints confessors 5 the life of st. At the time teresa took up her pen to begin the book of her life she was approaching fifty and had been experiencing a steady flow of mystical grace for close to ten years. Of a revelation to the saint at avila, 1579, and of directions concerning the government of the order xi. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book and this author, dallas willard says in regard to teresa of avila s interior castle, immediately announced themselves as a unique presence of god in my life. Edited with a preface by the archbishop of westminster cardinal manning, london, 1865. As a young child, teresa showed signs of a deeply religious nature. Author of numerous spiritual classics, she was elevated to doctor of the church by pope paul vi in 1970. The way of perfection catholic spiritual direction. This date refers to the first account which the holy mother teresa of jesus wrote of her life. Josephs convent, as well as other convents throughout her lifetime. Written at the command of her superiors, it is the autobiography of st. The book of my life kindle edition by mirabai starr. Teresa of avila, a spanish carmelite nun, mystic, and religious reformer, in an age where women, mysticism, and political activism were considered bold and rare.
Teresa of avila 15151582, the spanish carmelite nun and mystic, is one of the most beloved figures of the catholic faith. Mar 30, 2020 this whole aspect of union with jesus christ has been recently scurrilously attacked by julia kristeva in her deplorably erroneous sacrilege of a book, teresa, my love see julia kristeva, teresa, my love. Now, obviously i wasnt alive when teresa of avila was alive, and i have not had mystical visions of teresa of avila in which she taught me how to pray, but by reading about her and reading about her life and reading about how she prayed, she taught me how to pray. However in both works she would have been aware of the public nature of the works, both to censors and opponents. Teresa of avila, is taken from the collected works of st. The life of saint teresa of avila by herself is the autobiographical account of saint teresa of avila, a prominent 16th century spanish mystic, carmelite nun, theologian, and writer of the counter reformation. The result was this book, one of the great classics of. Thefourthstateofprayerthegreatdignityofthesoul raisedtoitbyourlordattainableonearth,not byourmerit,butbythegoodnessofourlord xix.
Teresa and is able to convey the deepest feelings of this revered saint with authenticity. Best lent ever lent reflections 2020 teresa of avila. She was obliged, finally, to report in writing her unusual and sometimes disconcerting experiences so as to submit all to the judgment of professionals. The book of my life kindle edition by mirabai starr, tessa bielecki. Teresa of avila is one of the worlds greatest spiritual creations.
Saint teresa of avila 15151582 was a spanish nun who was instrumental in opening st. Her spiritual autobiography, which she called the book of my life, was written at the height of her influence and at the direction of the infamous spanish inquisition, to spell out her teaching for them. I highly recommend this translation to anyone, christian or otherwise, who seeks to deepen in spiritual practice, especially the practice of contemplative prayer, or to any who are simply looking for good models of holiness in the past still relevant for us today. With this fresh translation of the book of my life, mirabai starr brings the inimitable spanish mystic to life for a new generation, with contemporary english that. The life of saint teresa, by the author of devotions before and after holy communion i. And in rediscover the saints, i say that teresa of avila taught me how to pray. The book of my life kindle edition by starr, mirabai, bielecki, tessa. The book of my life by mirabai starr is a book of beauty and profound spiritual value, a true spiritual classic. Duende makes us ready to be devoured in the heroic struggle for individuation and genuine freedom, writes tessa bielecki in her rousing introduction to mirabai starrs translation of teresa of avila s the book of my life. Saint teresa of avila on the book of her life ics publications. The hackett edition of teresa of avila s spiritual autobiography features kieran kavanaugh and otilio rodriguezs authoritative translation of the book of her life with a new introduction by jodi bilinkoff that will prove especially valuable to students of early modern spain, the history of christian spirituality, and classic women writers.
With this fresh translation of the book of my life, mirabai starr brings the inimitable spanish mystic to life for a new generation, with contemporary english that mirrors teresa s own earthy, vernacular spanish, and that presents us with four centuries after teresa s death someone we feel we know. The book of my life abridged edition by teresa of avila, tessa bielecki, mirabai starr isbn. Of one of her books, namely, the one in which she recorded her life and the. Mar 12, 2019 teresa of avila 15151582 is one of the most beloved of the catholic saints. The book of my life starr, mirabai, bielecki, tessa on amazon. She recorded the extraordinary events of her disconcerted life in her book, the life of saint teresa of avila by herself. Teresa of avila, volume 1, translated by kieran kavanaugh, ocd, and otilio rodriguez, ocd, with revisions and. Describes how the lord began to awaken her soul in childhood to a love of virtue and what a help it is in this respect to have good parents chapter ii. Two years after she was born, luther started the protestant reformation. In 1562, during the era of the spanish inquisition, teresa sat down to write an account of the mystical experiences.
Teresa of avila audiobook by teresa of avila, mirabai. Her parents were both pious catholics and in some ways inspired their daughter to take up a life of prayer. This sixteenth century carmelite was only recently recognized as the first woman doctor of the church. Saint teresa of avila, spanish nun, one of the great mystics, reformers, and religious women of the roman catholic church. Teresa of avila was a 16thcentury carmelite nun who rapidly ascended the steps of sanctity during her life on earth. I found starrs interpretation and choices to be right on target with who i perceived teresa to be. The result was this book, one of the great classics of spiritual autobiography.
Teresa of avila lived and wrote almost four centuries ago, her superbly inspiring classic on the practice of prayer is as fresh and meaningful today as it was when she first wrote it. Mirabai starrs translation of teresa of avilas spiritual memoir which is mystic comingofage in sixteenthcentury spain. Teresa of avila 1515 1582 gave the world the remarkable account of her life and work in her two autobiographies. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. In 1562, during the era of the spanish inquisition, teresa sat down to. Teresa of avilas autobiography 12 audiobook youtube. Teresa s warm and personal descriptions of union with god provide a wonderful and accessible starting point for engagement in her life and theology of mysticism. Mirabai starr she was the last person anyone would have expected to become a nun, yet she became one of the most celebrated nuns of all time. Mirabai starr she was the last person anyone would have expected to become a nun, yet she became one of. Teresa of avila the book of my life by mirabai starr, teresa of. The life of st teresa of avila download ebook pdf, epub. Teresa of avila 1515 1582 was a mystic, a poet, an administrator, a religious reformer, the foundress of 17 convents, the author of four books, and a deeply devotional christian.