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    The Interior Castle
    The Interior Castle
    The Interior Castle
    Audiobook6 hours

    The Interior Castle

    Written by St. Teresa of Avila

    Narrated by Lucy Scott

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    In The Interior Castle, Carmelite nun, mystic, and patron saint of Spain Teresa of Ávila uses the metaphor of a giant crystal castle to explain her theory of the soul and the various stages it passes through as it progresses towards God. Beginning in the outer rooms, where demons are fought and vices are purged, the soul must reach the inner chambers, where it will enter betrothal and intimate union with God. Prayer is central to the journey, as the soul is guided by its practice and each phase represents a different category of devotion. Originally written as counsel for the sisters in her convent, The Interior Castle is a poignant and poetic reflection on prayer, humility, and self- knowledge, and the path towards a deeper communion with God.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNaxos Audiobooks
    Release dateNov 29, 2019
    ISBN9781781982549

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      It was well read, sadly this title is for a specific audience I would imagine, if only more people knew about the treasures of the interior castle, being closer to our Lord. In my opinion this is not St Therese of Avilas greatest work. I really enjoyed her other writings about her life and experiences, they felt more natural somehow, less self conscious.