Teresa of Avila: Mystical Writings (The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series) [Paperback]

Tessa Bielecki (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series | Publication Date: May 1, 1994

This book is a lucid introduction to the life and writings of St. Teresa of Avila, with special emphasis on what makes Teresa a model for contemporary men and women. Teresa was a highly erotic woman, brilliant administrator, consumate diplomat, faithful lover, and an insightful observer of the human condition.

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About the Author

Tessa Bielecki is Mother Abbess of the Spiritual Life Institute,a Carmelite community with hermitages in Colorado, Nova Scotia, and Ireland. She studied for a career in international relations at Trinity College in Washington, D.C., before entering a monastery in 1967. Mother Tessa is actively involved in Buddhist-Christian dialogs and international initiatives exploring world peace and planetary survival. She is the author of Teresa of Avila: Ecstasy and Common Sense and Holy Daring, and publisher of Forefront,a quarterly magazine of contemporary spirituality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (May 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824525043
• ISBN-13: 978-0824525040
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,309,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for modern-day women, November 4, 1999

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This review is from: Teresa of Avila: Mystical Writings (The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series) (Paperback)

Don't let the subtitle "mystical writings" mislead you. Teresa of Avila is every bit a practical, modern-thinking woman that each of us can learn from, especially in today's stressful times. From work to love relationships to spiritual quests to self-respect, hats off to the author, Tessa Bielecki for an intimate look at this saint among us. It's as though you two were best friends, and I was invited to tag along. Give this book to friends you love. Joy Loverde is the best selling author of The Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Questions to Ask, How to Find Help ...