Holy Thirst by Foreword by Adam Bucko & Compiled by Editors at Paraclete Press
Brand: Paraclete Press
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These saints have spoken to the hearts of millions. Theyve helped many on the way to understanding the role of God in their lives. In this collection may their words again help all who long for a life of meaning touched and transfigured by God. Holy Thirst presents all the essential themes of Carmelite spirituality excerpted from classics such as The Way of Perfection of St. Teresa of Avila The Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross The Story of a Soul of St. Therese of Lisieux and The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. Also included are shorter portions by lesser known more recent Carmelites St. Elizabeth of the Trinity St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Edith Stein and Sr. Miriam of the Holy Spirit Jessica Powers. As you hold this collection it is important to recall the beginnings of Carmelite spirituality a beginning that takes us back to the twelfth century and the time of the Crusades. A band of brothersconscientious objectors of sortswitnessed firsthand the clash of civilizations and all that it entailed. They knew death they knew loss and their very souls were bruised. The only next step that they could envision was to leave the world as they knew it and settle on the sacred mountain known for centuries to Jews Christians and Muslims as the holy home of the Prophet Elijah... Adam Bucko from the Foreword show more
Condition : New
Author : Foreword By Adam Bucko Compiled By Editors At Paraclete Press
Weight : 324
Publisher : Paraclete Press
Language : English
EAN : 9781640602045
ISBN10 : 1640602046
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20191001
Place of Publication : United States
Pagination : 208 Pages
Dimensions : 203 X 133 X 14