The Way of Perfection
St. Teresa of Avila
Saint Teresa of Ávila, mystic, Carmelite reformer, and Doctor of the Church, is one of the greatest people to ever walk the face of the Earth—and even one of the greatest saints. Her position as a spiritual master is uncontested and, as her Way of Perfection will attest, her method of prayer was simple: through astounding sanctity and humility, as well as intensive recollection, we may approach God through meditation and come to know Him intimately. And He always rewards us more than we deserve.
Born to a pious family in 1515, Teresa grew up fascinated with the faith. A popular anecdote from her youth tells of an impromptu escapade with her brother: they attempted to flee to Africa to be martyred by Moors, only to be brought back from the city walls by their uncle. Teresa later joined the Carmelites at 20, but found their practices to be lacking in austerity. She herself was zealous in mortification, and frequently exerted herself to the point of illness. Upon recovery after a particularly long convalescence, she began to experience religious ecstasies, which continued throughout her life. She experienced interior visions (i.e. without sensory manifestation) of Our Lord, levitations, and other graces, including the famous transverberation, where her heart was mystically pierced by a lance borne by a seraph. But Teresa's principle work in life was to reform the Carmelites; she traveled all about Spain establishing new convents and, with St. John of the Cross, men's monasteries. Throughout all of her reform work, her attitude was joyful, saintly, and profoundly charismatic.
Duration - 9h 24m.
Author - St. Teresa of Ávila.
Narrator - Gillian Vance.
Published Date - Saturday, 20 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 TAN Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Saint Teresa of Ávila, mystic, Carmelite reformer, and Doctor of the Church, is one of the greatest people to ever walk the face of the Earth—and even one of the greatest saints. Her position as a spiritual master is uncontested and, as her Way of Perfection will attest, her method of prayer was simple: through astounding sanctity and humility, as well as intensive recollection, we may approach God through meditation and come to know Him intimately. And He always rewards us more than we deserve. Born to a pious family in 1515, Teresa grew up fascinated with the faith. A popular anecdote from her youth tells of an impromptu escapade with her brother: they attempted to flee to Africa to be martyred by Moors, only to be brought back from the city walls by their uncle. Teresa later joined the Carmelites at 20, but found their practices to be lacking in austerity. She herself was zealous in mortification, and frequently exerted herself to the point of illness. Upon recovery after a particularly long convalescence, she began to experience religious ecstasies, which continued throughout her life. She experienced interior visions (i.e. without sensory manifestation) of Our Lord, levitations, and other graces, including the famous transverberation, where her heart was mystically pierced by a lance borne by a seraph. But Teresa's principle work in life was to reform the Carmelites; she traveled all about Spain establishing new convents and, with St. John of the Cross, men's monasteries. Throughout all of her reform work, her attitude was joyful, saintly, and profoundly charismatic. Duration - 9h 24m. Author - St. Teresa of Ávila. Narrator - Gillian Vance. Published Date - Saturday, 20 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 TAN Books ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:16
Opening Quote
Duration:00:00:33
Preface
Duration:00:10:27
Introduction
Duration:00:25:09
Author's Protestation
Duration:00:00:53
Title Page
Duration:00:01:01
Author's Introduction
Duration:00:03:50
Chapter One
Duration:00:07:20
Chapter Two
Duration:00:14:33
Chapter Three
Duration:00:15:31
Chapter Four
Duration:00:19:37
Chapter Five
Duration:00:10:17
Chapter Six
Duration:00:10:03
Chapter Seven
Duration:00:18:17
Chapter Eight
Duration:00:06:10
Chapter Nine
Duration:00:06:09
Chapter Ten
Duration:00:10:23
Chapter Eleven
Duration:00:07:18
Chapter Twelve
Duration:00:13:16
Chapter Thirteen
Duration:00:11:56
Chapter Fourteen
Duration:00:06:43
Chapter Fifteen
Duration:00:12:00
Chapter Sixteen
Duration:00:15:15
Chapter Seventeen
Duration:00:09:48
Chapter Eighteen
Duration:00:13:39
Chapter Nineteen
Duration:00:25:12
Chapter Twenty
Duration:00:08:48
Chapter Twenty-One
Duration:00:12:45
Chapter Twenty-Two
Duration:00:11:14
Chapter Twenty-Three
Duration:00:07:28
Chapter Twenty-Four
Duration:00:07:21
Chapter Twenty-Five
Duration:00:04:55
Chapter Twenty-Six
Duration:00:12:59
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Duration:00:08:20
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Duration:00:17:15
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Duration:00:10:36
Chapter Thirty
Duration:00:08:53
Chapter Thirty-One
Duration:00:21:18
Chapter Thirty-Two
Duration:00:19:26
Chapter Thirty-Three
Duration:00:10:54
Chapter Thirty-Four
Duration:00:22:28
Chapter Thirty-Five
Duration:00:07:28
Chapter Thirty-Six
Duration:00:20:25
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Duration:00:07:55
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Duration:00:17:09
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Duration:00:09:49
Chapter Forty
Duration:00:11:38
Chapter Forty-One
Duration:00:15:50
Chapter Forty-Two
Duration:00:13:59
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:19