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- Profound wisdom on prayer
- From St. Teresa, 1st female Doctor of the Church
- Clear & engaging overview of her teachings
- Essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper prayer life
The Intimate Sharing of Friends – St. Teresa of Ávila’s Teaching on Prayer
Discover the profound wisdom of St. Teresa of Ávila, the Doctor of Prayer, in this insightful exploration of her timeless teaching on prayer. Declared the first female Doctor of the Church, St. Teresa emphasized that prayer is “nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends”—a deepening relationship with Him who we know loves us.
In The Intimate Sharing of Friends, Fr. O’Keefe presents a clear and engaging overview of St. Teresa’s teaching on prayer, emphasizing:
- Prayer as a journey of growing friendship with God
- The soul’s transformation through supernatural intimacy
- The transition from active to contemplative prayer
- The true measure of holiness: growth in virtue, especially charity
This book also offers a critical comparison of contemporary contemplative practices with St. Teresa’s enduring wisdom, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper and more authentic life of prayer.
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Description
- Profound wisdom on prayer
- From St. Teresa, 1st female Doctor of the Church
- Clear & engaging overview of her teachings
- Essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper prayer life
The Intimate Sharing of Friends – St. Teresa of Ávila’s Teaching on Prayer
Discover the profound wisdom of St. Teresa of Ávila, the Doctor of Prayer, in this insightful exploration of her timeless teaching on prayer. Declared the first female Doctor of the Church, St. Teresa emphasized that prayer is “nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends”—a deepening relationship with Him who we know loves us.
In The Intimate Sharing of Friends, Fr. O’Keefe presents a clear and engaging overview of St. Teresa’s teaching on prayer, emphasizing:
- Prayer as a journey of growing friendship with God
- The soul’s transformation through supernatural intimacy
- The transition from active to contemplative prayer
- The true measure of holiness: growth in virtue, especially charity
This book also offers a critical comparison of contemporary contemplative practices with St. Teresa’s enduring wisdom, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper and more authentic life of prayer.
