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The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila
by Teresa Of AvilaBorn in the Castilian town of Ávila in 1515, Teresa entered the Carmelite convent of the Incarnation when she was twenty-one. Tormented by illness, doubts and self-recrimination, she gradually came to recognize the power of prayer and contemplation - her spiritual enlightenment was intensified by many visions and mystical experiences, including the piercing of her heart by a spear of divine love. She went on to found seventeen Carmelite monasteries throughout Spain. Teresa always denied her own saintliness, however, saying in a letter: 'There is no suggestion of that nonsense about my supposed sanctity. ' This frank account is one of the great stories of a religious life and a literary masterpiece - after Don Quixote, it is Spain's most widely read prose classic.
The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila: A Biography (Lives of Great Religious Books #47)
by Carlos EireThe life and many afterlives of one of the most enduring mystical testaments ever writtenThe Life of Saint Teresa of Avila is among the most remarkable accounts ever written of the human encounter with the divine. The Life is not really an autobiography at all, but rather a confession written for inquisitors by a nun whose raptures and mystical claims had aroused suspicion. Despite its troubled origins, the book has had a profound impact on Christian spirituality for five centuries, attracting admiration from readers as diverse as mystics, philosophers, artists, psychoanalysts, and neurologists. How did a manuscript once kept under lock and key by the Spanish Inquisition become one of the most inspiring religious books of all time?National Book Award winner Carlos Eire tells the story of this incomparable spiritual masterpiece, examining its composition and reception in the sixteenth century, the various ways its mystical teachings have been interpreted and reinterpreted across time, and its enduring influence in our own secular age. The Life became an iconic text of the Counter-Reformation, was revered in Franco’s Spain, and has gone on to be read as a feminist manifesto, a literary work, and even as a secular text. But as Eire demonstrates in this vibrant and evocative book, Teresa’s confession is a cry from the heart to God and an audacious portrayal of mystical theology as a search for love.Here is the essential companion to the Life, one woman’s testimony to the reality of mystical experience and a timeless affirmation of the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
The Life of Shabkar
by Matthieu RicardRegarded by many as the greatest yogi after Milarepa to gain enlightenment in one lifetime. . . a source of inspiration to Buddhist practitioners and general readers alike. --The Dalai Lama
Life of Sister Mary St. Peter Carmelite of Tours: Written by Herself, Arranged and Completed With the Aid of Her Letters and the Annals of Her Monastery
by Marie de Saint PierreMary of Saint Peter (French: Marie de Saint-Pierre; 4 October 1816 – 8 July 1848) was a Discalced Carmelite nun who lived in Tours, France. She is best known for starting the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus which is now one of the approved Catholic devotions and for the Golden Arrow Prayer. She also introduced the "Little Sachet" sacramental.
Life of St. Benedict Surnamed “The Moor” The Son of a Slave: Canonized by Pope Pius VII, May 24th, 1807
by M. AllibertBenedict the Moor was born a slave near Messina, Italy. He was freed by his master, became a solitary, eventually settling with other hermits at Montepellegrino. He was made superior of the community, but when he was about thirty-eight, Pope Pius IV disbanded communities of solitaries and he became a Franciscan lay brother. He cooked at St. Mary's convent near Palermo. He was appointed against his will, superior of the convent when it opted for the reform, though he could neither read nor write. After serving as superior, he became a novice master but asked to be relieved of his post and returned to his former position as cook. His holiness, reputation for miracles, and his fame as a confessor brought hordes of visitors to see the obscure and humble cook.
The Life of St. Catherine of Siena
by Blessed Raymond of CapuaFrom the book: "One day, while the virgin was praying in her little room, the Lord and Saviour of the human race appeared to her and announced what was to happen in these words. 'Know, sweetest daughter,' He said, 'that in the time to come your earthly pilgrimage will be distinguished by such marvellous new gifts from me that the hearts of ignorant carnal men will be amazed and incredulous. . . . But you must not be anxious or afraid, for I shall be always with you, and I shall free your soul from the evil tongues and the lips that utter lies. Carry out undauntedly whatever the Spirit prompts you to do, for through you I shall snatch many souls from the jaws of hell and by my grace transport them to the kingdom of heaven.'"
Life of St. Columba
by Adomnan Of Iona Richard SharpeLife of St. Columba as related by Adomnan of Iona.
Life of St Columba
by Adomnan of IonaFounding father of the famous monastery on the island of Iona, a site of pilgrimage ever since his death in 597, St Columba was born into one of the ruling families in Ireland at a time of immense expansion for the Irish Church. This account of his life, written by Adomnán - the ninth abbot of Iona, and a distant relative of St Columba - describes his travels from Ireland to Scotland and his mission in the cause of Celtic Christianity there. Written 100 years after St Columba's death, it draws on written and oral traditions to depict a wise abbot among his monks, who like Christ was capable of turning water into wine, controlling sea-storms and raising the dead. An engaging account of one of the central figures in the 'Age of Saints', this is a major work of early Irish and Scottish history.
The Life of St. Francis
by BonaventureA classic work of Christian literature commissioned by the Franciscan Order in the year 1250, The Life of St. Francis by St. Bonaventure—the Tuscan scholastic theologian and the greatest Franciscan mystic after St. Francis himself—is both a biography and an enlightening and inspiring spiritual treatise. A noteworthy addition to the HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series with a foreword by Donna Tartt, author of The Little Friend and The Secret History, this new edition of Bonaventure’s The Life of St. Francis reflects profoundly on the life of the virtues which Francis presented as the ideal of Gospel perfection.
The Life of St Teresa of Avila by Herself
by Teresa of AvilaBorn in the Castilian town of Ávila in 1515, Teresa entered the Carmelite convent of the Incarnation when she was twenty-one. Tormented by illness, doubts and self-recrimination, she gradually came to recognize the power of prayer and contemplation - her spiritual enlightenment was intensified by many visions and mystical experiences, including the piercing of her heart by a spear of divine love. She went on to found seventeen Carmelite monasteries throughout Spain. Teresa always denied her own saintliness, however, saying in a letter: 'There is no suggestion of that nonsense about my supposed sanctity.' This frank account is one of the great stories of a religious life and a literary masterpiece - after Don Quixote, it is Spain's most widely read prose classic.
The Life of the Apostle Paul: 10 Pamphlets
by Rose PublishingThe Life of the Apostle Paul: 200 Key Facts at a GlanceThe Life of the Apostle Paul ebook consists of hundreds of fascinating facts revealed through concise descriptions, colorful maps of his journeys, a time line of recorded life events, his letters and their messages, and much more. Beginning with his birth in the year AD 5 (approximately) and continuing through his death in AD 64 or 68, this bestselling pamphlet is an excellent study on its own or a helpful supplement to any study of Paul's epistles. What happened from the time Paul was a Pharisee persecuting Christians to the time he was beheaded for his faith? The answers to these questions and many others are found in The Life of the Apostle Paul, a comprehensive yet easy-to-use ebook Pastors and teachers will find it easy to present: *Background on Paul's (Saul's) education and Damascus Road conversion *Maps of Paul's well-documented missionary journeys *His writings to key churches and individualsThe ebook also reveals the many hardships Paul suffered on behalf of the Gospels, for example, having been: *Under arrest for two years without a trial *Bitten by a snake *Stoned Pastors and missions leaders may want to purchase a copy of this ebook for each church member.The Life of the Apostle Paul ebook is a wonderful way for teachers to present the remarkable life of Paul. The pamphlet includes: *A timeline of key life and ministry events *Maps of his three missionary journeys that covered approximately seven years, collectively, as well as -- *The names of those who traveled with him, such as Barnabas, John Mark, Luke, Timothy, Priscilla and Aquila, among others *The main routes and approximate miles traveled on each venture *A chart of Paul's writings including: *The name of each letter and a key verse of each letter *Paul's letters: Galatians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Romans, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians, 1 Timothy, Titus, 2 Timothy *To whom the letters were written *Where they were written *When they were written *And the theme of each letter *Scriptures on the "thorn" in Paul's fleshPaul's key teachings include topics on sin; justification; church leadership; marriage and singleness; and prayer, to name a few.
Life of the Beloved
by Henri J. NouwenThe real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me.Life of the Beloved asks how one can live a spiritual life in a Western secular culture. The greatest challenge, concludes Nouwen, is to bridge the gap between secular and sacred within the self as a human being loved by God.
The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God: Taken From The Traditions Of The East, The Manners Of The Israelites And The Writings Of The Holy Fathers
by Abbé Mathieu OrsiniTHIS book, received with such favour and indulgence by the public is not written through any vain desire of obtaining celebrity; it is a work of patience and of faith, a flower placed on the altar of Mary, with the simple heart of a pilgrim of the good old times. A better historian the Virgin undoubtedly deserved; but one more sincerely desirous to see her name glorified and her devotion extended she could not find.The history of the Queen of Angels, the mystical rose of the New Law, is a theme so poetical in itself that it naturally calls forth the most beautiful and refined ideas, as well as the most dignified expressions of language. It is an Oriental recital, reflecting the manners, the glories, and the sites of Asia; and so can it appear strange that the style should be impressed with an Eastern tint?
The Life of the Body: Physical Well-Being and Spiritual Formation
by Valerie E. Hess Lane M. ArnoldWhat does exercise have to do with our souls? How do our sleeping habits relate to being conformed to the likeness of Christ? What do our bodies have to do with spiritual formation? Valerie Hess has taken up these questions with her spiritual formation graduate students. And Lane Arnold has processed them with others as a spiritual director. They have discovered that the life of our bodies has quite a bit to do with the life of our souls. Together they have written a book that helps readers explorechoices about what we eatworshiping with our bodiesseasons of life for body and soulcaring for the planetand moreEach chapter has reflection questions and creative exercises to help you engage body and soul with these themes. This is not just a book to read. It's an invitation to a new way of experiencing God.
A Life of the Buddha
by Sherab Chodzin KohnThe story of the Buddha and his awakening is more than an account of the birth of a religious tradition: it is also one of the great archetypal tales of the spiritual quest, colorful in its many details and thrilling in its depiction of the world transformed by an enlightened human being. Sherab Chödzin Kohn's retelling of the Buddha's life is both readable and historically informed, and presents the Buddha's teachings along with the events of his past lives to final nirvana. Library Journal called it "a splendid combination of biography and instruction." This new edition of the book previously entitled The Awakened One has been updated to include a short history of Buddhism as well as a selection of resources for further reading.
The Life of the Buddha
by Heather Sanche&“In the full bloom of spring, in a beautiful garden, in a place called Lumbini, a prince was born.&” So begins the extraordinary story of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the prince who would become the enlightened Buddha, the Awakened One. This classic tale follows Prince Siddhartha&’s journey of truth-seeking and discovery, including his life-altering encounters with human suffering and his realization of the Four Noble Truths. Today, millions of people all over the world follow the Buddha&’s teachings on meditation, selflessness, and compassion. Rendered here in exquisite original watercolor illustrations, this inspiring story is brought to life for young readers curious about one of history&’s most monumental and influential figures.
The Life of the Buddha
by Kurtis R. Schaeffer Tenzin ChogyelThis is a call to mindfulness, dedicated to easing suffering. The story of Shakyamuni Buddha's epic journey to enlightenment is perhaps the most important narrative in the Buddhist tradition. Tenzin Chögyel's The Life of the Buddha, composed in the mid-eighteenth century and now with a new translation, is a masterly storyteller's rendition of the twelve acts of the Buddha. Chögyel's classical tale seamlessly weaves together the vast and the minute, the earthly and the celestial, reflecting the near-omnipresent aid of the gods alongside the Buddha's moving final reunion with his devoted son, Rahula.
The Life of the Christian
by G. Campbell MorganThis book is designed to give practical help and guidance in the everyday life of the Christian and deals with holiness, growth, service and temptation.
The Life of the Church: The Table, Pulpit, and Square
by Joe ThornWhat should a church do? Look at your church&’s calendar and you will learn something of its mission. But how do you know it&’s the mission Jesus gave?In The Life of the Church, Joe Thorn explains the mission of the church and the three rhythms for fulfilling it. The result is a simple, memorable model for church life and ministry, grounded in Scripture and aligned with historic practices. Useful for training in membership class, discipleship groups, and elder boards—and even for devotional reading—The Life of the Church is at once theological, practical, and experiential. Readers will not simply be informed, but led to a deeper conviction about their role in the body of Christ. Pastors will be equipped to refocus their ministries, and Christians to fulfill their purpose: be and make disciples. If you wonder what it means to be saved into a body of believers, why the various parts of a worship service matter, and how to engage in the world as a citizen of heaven, then The Life of the Church is for you. It answers this critical question: &“Why does the church exist, and how does it shape my life?&”
The Life of the Church: The Table, Pulpit, and Square
by Joe ThornWhat should a church do? Look at your church&’s calendar and you will learn something of its mission. But how do you know it&’s the mission Jesus gave?In The Life of the Church, Joe Thorn explains the mission of the church and the three rhythms for fulfilling it. The result is a simple, memorable model for church life and ministry, grounded in Scripture and aligned with historic practices. Useful for training in membership class, discipleship groups, and elder boards—and even for devotional reading—The Life of the Church is at once theological, practical, and experiential. Readers will not simply be informed, but led to a deeper conviction about their role in the body of Christ. Pastors will be equipped to refocus their ministries, and Christians to fulfill their purpose: be and make disciples. If you wonder what it means to be saved into a body of believers, why the various parts of a worship service matter, and how to engage in the world as a citizen of heaven, then The Life of the Church is for you. It answers this critical question: &“Why does the church exist, and how does it shape my life?&”
The Life of the Little Flower
by Albert M. HuttingThe Life of the Little Flower, first published in 1942, portrays the life of Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin, best known as ‘Saint Therese of Lisieux’ or ‘The Little Flower of Jesus.’ Saint Therese, born on January 2, 1873, entered a cloistered Carmelite community in Lisieux in Normandy, France at age 15. She was only 24 when she died from tuberculosis on September 30, 1897. Therese was canonized as a saint on May 17, 1925 by Pope Pius XI. She remains one of the most popular saints, and is revered by Catholics and others worldwide as a model of sanctity, devotion, and simplicity. Included are 12 pages of photographs.
Life of the Marquess Wellesley
by Col. G. B. MallesonOriginally published in 1895, this newer edition of Colonel Malleson's book chronicling the life of the Richard Cowley Wesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley KG (1760-1842) successfully 'brings out the salient points of character of the great man, indicates his many merits, and makes no attempt to slur over his failings.'Well-received on its first publication, this compact but succinct title makes an important addition to your history collection.
The Life of the Mind: On the Joys and Travails of Thinking
by James V. SchallIn The Life of the Mind, Georgetown University&’s James V. Schall takes up the task of reminding us that, as human beings, we naturally take a special delight and pleasure in simply knowing. Because we have not only bodies but also minds, we are built to know what is. In this volume, Schall, author of On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs, among many other volumes of philosophical and political reflection, discusses the various ways of approaching the delight of thinking and the way that this delight begins in seeing and hearing and even in making and walking. We must be attentive to and cultivate the needs of the mind, argues Schall, for it is through our intellect that all that is not ourselves is finally returned to us, allowing us to live in the light of truth.
The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy
by Mohamad Jebara"Appropriately epic and consistently erudite, yet accessible for lay readers." —Kirkus (Starred review) Based on extensive scholarship, an innovative biography of the central text of IslamOver a billion copies of the Qur`an exist – yet it remains an enigma. Its classical Arabic language resists simple translation, and its non-linear style of abstract musings defies categorization. Moreover, those who champion its sanctity and compete to claim its mantle offer widely diverging interpretations of its core message – at times with explosive results.Building on his intimate portrait of the Qur`an’s prophet in Muhammad the World-Changer, Mohamad Jebara returns with a vivid profile of the book itself. While viewed in retrospect as the grand scripture of triumphant empires, Jebara reveals how the Qur`an unfolded over 22 years amidst intense persecution, suffering, and loneliness. The Life of the Qur`an recounts this vivid drama as a biography examining the book’s obscured heritage, complex revelation, and contested legacy.The Qur`an re-emerges with clarity as a dynamic life force that seeks to inspire human beings to unleash their dormant potential despite often-overwhelming odds – in order to transform themselves and the world.
The Life of the Syrian Saint Barsauma: Eulogy of a Hero of the Resistance to the Council of Chalcedon (Transformation of the Classical Heritage #61)
by Andrew N. PalmerAndrew N. Palmer’s vivid translation of the Syriac Life of Barsauma opens a fascinating window onto the ancient Middle East, seen through the life and actions of one of its most dramatic and ambiguous characters: the monk Barsauma, ascetic hero to some, religious terrorist to others. The Life takes us into the eye of the storm that raged around Christian attempts to define the nature of Christ in the great Council of Chalcedon, the effect of which was to split the growing Church irrevocably, with the Oriental Orthodox on one side and Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic on the other. Previously known only in extracts, this ancient text is now finally brought to readers in its entirety, casting dramatic new light on the relations among pagans, Jews, and Christians in the Holy Land and on the role of religious violence, real or imagined, in the mental world of a Middle East as shot through with conflict as it is today.