The Way of Perfection
St. Teresa of Avila
Gelesen von Ann Boulais
The Way of Perfection is a profound guide to the contemplative life, crafted by St. Teresa of Ávila for the sisters of her reformed Carmelite convent. Written in the 16th century, this work reflects St. Teresa's deep spiritual insights and her commitment to fostering a life of prayer and devotion.
In this text, St. Teresa outlines a method for achieving spiritual growth and perfection through contemplation and self-discipline. Her teachings emphasize the importance of inner peace, humility, and the transformative power of love in one's relationship with God.
As a key figure in the Catholic Reformation, St. Teresa's work not only offers practical advice for those seeking a deeper spiritual life but also serves as a historical testament to the challenges and aspirations of religious reform in her time. This audiobook invites listeners to explore the rich spiritual heritage of the Carmelite tradition and to reflect on their own paths to perfection.
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| Dedication and Preface | 14:58 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter I | 5:47 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter II | 10:35 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter III | 12:09 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter IV | 16:45 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter V | 8:01 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter VI | 9:26 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter VII | 16:08 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter VIII | 5:50 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter IX | 5:52 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter X | 8:45 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XI | 6:06 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XII | 10:48 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XIII | 9:48 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XIV | 4:11 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XV | 7:51 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XVI | 12:07 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XVII | 8:35 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XVIII | 10:25 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XIX | 19:13 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XX | 8:34 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXI | 10:29 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXII | 9:12 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXIII | 6:56 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXIV | 6:49 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXV | 5:07 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXVI | 11:38 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXVII | 7:13 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXVIII | 13:55 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXIX | 8:51 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXX | 8:35 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXI | 17:10 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXII | 14:32 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXIII | 7:49 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXIV | 14:38 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXV | 6:39 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXVI | 13:27 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXVII | 5:20 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXVIII | 14:19 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XXXIX | 8:10 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XL | 10:17 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XLI | 12:40 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais | |
| Chapter XLII | 7:48 | Gelesen von Ann Boulais |
Bewertungen
Gratitude
ModestJim
I am indebted to Ms. Boulais for her volunteering to commit St. Teresa's works to the recorded word. Just having them freely availa ble and well executed is a tremendous grace and I am very thankful.
Another inspirational book by St Teresa
Karen Bromberg
I love the books written by St Teresa. Ann Boulais is a very dedicated reader that brings St Teresa's books to life. My favorite book is INTERIOR CASTLE, this book is my second favorite of St Teresa's books. Thank you Ann Boulais for your many hours of reading here on Librivox.
KK
It takes a little time to get used to the reader’s style, but the content of the book is excellent. Listened repeatedly.
Helpful steps & reminders
joanhamlin
Concise advice & solutions for common problems of growth in God.
A LibriVox Listener
Awesome example on how we should all live!
maybe another reader would be willing to try it
Renda Kiper
I really appreciate anyone who would take the time to record the reading of a whole book as a gift to the public domain. I think however that there is room for another person with a different voice to re-record this one. This book is such a great spiritual classic- it deserves a professional’s skill.
Nanci
I had trouble getting past the pronunciations for this book. This narrator has a very unique way of pronouncing words and reading that did not appeal to me. So this is not a review of the book itself. I do appreciate their generous gift of narration but it didn’t appeal to me.
Good read
Benjie
I would like to thank the reader of this book (Ann) for bringing the book to life. I could imagine St. Teresa speaking when she reads.