THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 10 & 11

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Teaches that detachment from the things aforementioned is insufficient if we are not detached from our own selves and that this virtue and humility go together.

Continues to treat of mortification and describes how it may be attained in times of sickness.

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THE WAY OF PERFECTION
by
ST. TERESA OF AVILA
Translated & Edited by
E. ALLISON PEERS
from the Critical Editon of
P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 8 & 9

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Treats of the great benefit of self-detachment, both interior and
exterior, from all things created.

Treats of the great blessing that shunning their relatives brings
to those who have left the world and shows how by doing so they
will find truer friends.

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“The Way of Perfection”

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
by
ST. TERESA OF AVILA
Translated & Edited by
E. ALLISON PEERS
from the Critical Editon of
P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

[powerpress]Msgr. Esseff reflects on the “hellos” and the “good-byes” of life.  I can’t really be where I am if I don’t say good-bye to where I’ve been, especially if I leave it jagged.  What do you do if you don’t want to leave a place?  You are not ready to let go?  He shares the pain of having to leave Lebanon and how his mother helped him to detach and allow God’s will move him to acceptance. How do you deal with the anger that can arise?  Letting go of not only a place, but also of things and people may be asked of us in order to respond to the Father’s will.  The joy comes ultimately in heaven where there are no more good-byes.

Be sure to visit Msgr. Esseff’s website  Building a Kingdom of Love

THE INTERIOR CASTLE
OR
THE MANSIONS
By
St. Teresa of Avila

The Third Mansion Chapter 2:  [powerpress]

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1. Imperfections of dwellers in the first three mansions. 2. Our trials show us our weakness. 3. Humility learnt by our faults. 4. Love of money. 5. Liberty of spirit. 6. On bearing contempt. 7. Detachment proved by trials. 8. Virtue and humility are the essentials. 9. Perfection requires detachment. 10. We should try to make rapid progress. 11. Leave our cares in God’s hands. 12.Humility more necessary than corporal penances. 13. Consolations rarely received until the fourth mansions. 14. Advantages of hearing of them. 15. Perfection consists in love, not in reward. 16. St. Teresa’s joy at seeing other souls favoured. 17. These graces should be striven for. 18. Obedience and direction, 19. Misguided zeal for others.

Translated from the Autograph of St. Teresa of Jesus by
The Benedictines of Stanbrook
Thomas Baker, London [1921]
Dom Michael Barrett, O.S.B.Censor Deputatuus
Nihil Obstat:✠ Edward Apostolic Administrator Birmingham, Oscott.
February 24, 1921