Download The Spirit of Saint Teresa - A Simple Guide to Carmelite Prayer

The Discalced Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Roman Catholic contemplative community dedicated to adoration, hidden sacrifice, and intercession for the Church. In the silence of the cloister we pray for the world. We study the writings of the Carmelite saints, especially Saint Teresa of Jesus and Saint John of the Cross. By sharing this book, we hope to invite you into the same spirit of prayer that animates our contemplative life.

• A school of prayer with Saint Teresa - Short, burning “exclamations of the soul to God” that teach you how to speak to the Lord simply, honestly, and with great love.
• Practical directions for a life of prayer - Clear counsels on mental prayer, humility, interior mortification, forgiveness, perseverance in dryness, and confidence in God’s mercy.
• A spiritual friendship with a contemplative monastery - By requesting this book, you allow us to pray for you by name and to share, from time to time, how God is building up this desert of Carmel.

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