The Interior Castle

The Interior Castle
Author: St. Teresa Avila
Publisher:
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781729671382

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The Interior Castle, or The Mansions, (Spanish: El Castillo Interior or Las Moradas) was written by St. Teresa of Ávila, O.C.D., the Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and famed mystic, in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer. Inspired by her vision of the soul as a diamond in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions, which she interpreted as the journey of faith through seven stages, ending with union with God.

The Interior Castle

The Interior Castle
Author: St. Teresa of Ávila
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2022-11-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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The Interior Castle, or The Mansions, was written by St. Teresa of Ávila, the Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and famed mystic, in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer. Inspired by her vision of the soul as a diamond in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions, she interpreted life as the journey of faith through seven stages, ending with union with God.

The Interior Castle Or the Mansions

The Interior Castle Or the Mansions
Author: St. Teresa St. Teresa of Ávila
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2015-11-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781519405128

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St. Teresa of Avila was a prominent Spanish mystic who became a theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. This distinguished her alongside St. John of the Cross, both of whom reformed the Carmelite Order. After her death in the late 16th century, she was canonized as a Roman Catholic Saint. St. Teresa was also a writer during the Counter Reformation. El Castillo Interior (The Interior Castle) or Las Moradas (The Mansions) was written by St. Teresa of Avila in 1577. The work is based on a revelation Teresa believed was from God, and in the vision she saw a crystal globe in the shape of a castle, which contained seven mansions. St. Teresa went about attempting to interpret the vision, going on to describe the journey of faith through seven stages. The journey ends with a union with God.

Interior Castle

Interior Castle
Author: St Teresa of Avila
Publisher: Value Classic Reprints
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2019-12-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781640322042

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Complete edition of the Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila, translated by the Benedictines of Stanbrook. This edition includes over 400 footnotes, creating a study edition for readers to better understand Avila's spiritual path to deepening a relationship with God and His glorious peace. For many, it is a soul piercing and inspiring book. Originally written as El Castillo Interior or Las Moradas in 1577, Interior Castle is a complement to Avila's other book, Way of Perfection written at the same time. "...the King of glory, resplendent with the most exquisite brilliancy, which shone through and adorned the remaining rooms. The nearer these lay to the centre, the more did they partake of that wondrous light. ..." No student of thought should be without this historic book. This edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

Interior Castle

Interior Castle
Author: Teresa of Ávila
Publisher: J.O.P
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2023-04-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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The "Interior Castle" of Teresa of Avila is a classic work of spiritual and mystical literature. Written in the 16th century by one of the most influential saints in history, this work is a fascinating journey into the depths of the soul and a practical guide to prayer and contemplation. In "The Interior Castle", Teresa of Avila describes the soul as a crystal castle, divided into seven rooms. Each of these dwellings represents a state of spiritual life, from the initial awakening of spiritual consciousness to divine union with God. Through the description of each dwelling, Teresa of Avila guides the reader to a deeper understanding of herself and her relationship with the divine. The work is of great value to those interested in the spiritual life as well as to literary scholars. Teresa of Avila's prose is lyrical and evocative, with an astonishing ability to convey the complexity of spiritual ideas in accessible and understandable language. Teresa of Avila's "The Inner Castle" is a masterpiece of spiritual and mystical literature, and reading it can have a profound impact on the lives of those seeking truth and wisdom on their spiritual journey. If you are looking for a work that will inspire and guide you to a deeper understanding of yourself and the divine, do not hesitate to purchase this classic book that has stood the test of time.

The Interior Castle Or the Mansions

The Interior Castle Or the Mansions
Author: Teresa of Avila
Publisher:
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2014-03-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781497395930

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The Interior Castle, or The Mansions, (Spanish: El Castillo Interior or Las Moradas) was written by St. Teresa of Ávila, O.C.D., the Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and famed mystic, in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer. Inspired by her vision of the soul as a crystal globe in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions, which she interpreted as the journey of faith through seven stages, ending with union with God.After being ordered to write her autobiography, published posthumously as La Vida de la Santa Madre Teresa de Jesús (The Life of the Holy Mother Teresa of Jesus), Teresa was hesitant to begin writing again on her views of the perfection found in internal prayer. She started writing her seminal work, Interior Castle, on June 2, 1577, Trinity Sunday, and completed it on the eve of St. Andrew's Day, November 29, 1577; however, there was a five months-long interruption in between, effectively leaving a fortnight each for first and second halves of the book. In August 1586, it was decided to print Teresa's works, which had been collected and preserved by her secretary, the Venerable Ana of Jesus, O.C.D. The Augustinian friar and poet Luis de León, O.E.S.A., was selected as the editor, and finally in 1588 the book was published at Salamanca.The books The Interior Castle and The Way of Perfection, taken collectively, are practical blueprints for "seekers" who want to really understand prayer as mystical union with God. Further, Teresa's exposure of how she was blessed with contemplation truly illuminates the Catholic theologies of grace, the sacraments, humility and ultimately love.

Castillo interior

Castillo interior
Author: Teresa (De Avila, Santa)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1947
Genre:
ISBN:

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Las moradas (Anotado)

Las moradas (Anotado)
Author: Santa Teresa de Jesús
Publisher: eBookClasic
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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Las moradas, llamado también El castillo interior es una obra de Teresa de Ávila, monja carmelita descalza, escrita en 1577 como guía para el desarrollo espiritual a través del servicio y la oración. Inspirada en su visión del alma como un diamante con forma de castillo, dividido en siete mansiones, la obra se concibe como el progreso de la fe en siete etapas, que concluye con la unión con Dios.
Empezó a escribir la obra el 2 de junio de 1577, completándola el 29 de noviembre del mismo año. En agosto de 1586, fue elegido como editor de la obra el monje agustino Fray Luis de Leon, tras lo que, finalmente, en 1588 el libro fue publicado en Salamanca.

El castillo interior está dividido en siete mansiones o moradas, cada una de las cuales describe un escalón en el acercamiento a Dios. Las primeras tres mansiones se consideran accesibles por la oración activa. Las cuatro últimas, propias para la oración contemplativa. Como ejemplo para distinguir ambos tipos de oración, Teresa pone el ejemplo de dos fuentes: una recibe el agua de muy lejos, traída trabajosamente por diversos conductos; ésta sería la oración activa. La otra está sobre el mismo nacimiento de un manantial, y recibe el agua de su mismo origen; sería la oración contemplativa.
Moradas primeras (Dos capítulos). Se accede a su puerta por medio de la oración. Sólo las almas en estado de gracia pueden acceder a ella, por lo que primero deben liberarse de sus pecados. El demonio acecha en el exterior del castillo, con sus instrumentos, los pecados, representados por «fieras y bestias».
Moradas segundas (Un capítulo). Teresa las considera de menos peligro que las anteriores, pero de más trabajo, porque las almas, aunque puedan caer en pecado, están más cerca del Señor, y pueden oír mejor su llamada.
Moradas terceras (Dos capítulos). Las almas, van ganando confianza, y si no retroceden, ven que van por el buen camino. Con toda humildad, confiadas en la misericordia divina, apartadas del mundo, ponen gran cuidado en evitar todo pecado, no solo mortal, sino también venial.
Moradas cuartas (Tres capítulos). Aquí se hace referencia a la Oración de quietud, para la que es necesario, más que pensar mucho, amar mucho. Dios aumenta su papel en el alma, que nota una gran paz interior y felicidad.
Moradas quintas (Cuatro capítulos). Describe la unión incipiente del alma con su Creador. El alma, rendida de amor, no quiere tener voluntad propia, sino la voluntad de Dios.
Moradas sextas (Once capítulos). La unión se profundiza, con mayores efectos que en la morada anterior. El alma queda herida del amor del Esposo, y pasa mucho tiempo entre trabajos interiores y exteriores muy duros antes de alcanzar la séptima morada, ante los que nada puede hacer, sino esperar la misericordia de Dios, al que siente próximo.
Moradas séptimas (Cuatro capítulos). El alma recibe por fin la luz interior en su matrimonio espiritual con Dios. Ahora, se olvida de sí, y Cristo vive en ella.

The Interior Castle

The Interior Castle
Author: St Teresa of Avila
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1602062854

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Written in 1577 and first published in English in 1852, The Interior Castle is considered one of the greatest works of Catholic spiritual prose. A painting of the spirit within a Renaissance landscape, this allegory of the soul as a castle is both poetic and didactic. Written in address of women, this work describes the seven concentric groups of mansions within the soul, each aligned to one of the seven heavens, and here is the map which gently, and with love and prayer, leads the female spirit through war, fear, and humility, into the ultimate destination-the central court and a spiritual "marriage" to God. The works of Spanish nun SAINT TERESA OF AVILA (1515-1582) rank among the most extraordinary mystical writings of Roman Catholicism and among the classics of all religious traditions. Her writings include The Way of Perfection and her autobiography, The Life of Saint Teresa of Jesus.