Saint Theresa

by Mason, Agnes; Satow, E. M.

• ISBN13: 9781107655454
• ISBN10: 1107655455
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-24
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr

Summary

Originally published in 1909, this book contains an English translation of The History of the Foundations, the sequel to Saint Theresa's Life. While the Life focuses more strongly on purely spiritual matters, the Foundations is highly informative in terms of secular history and the practical aspects of Theresa's existence. Illustrations are provided throughout, including a map showing the sites where Theresa founded Carmelite institutions. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the life of Saint Theresa, Spanish history, and the development of the Catholic Church.

Table of Contents

Preface

Translator's note

Prologue

The foundation of St Joseph of Carmel at Medina del Campo. How this and the other Foundations came to be made

How our father General came to Avila, and what came of this visit

How the convent of St Joseph at Medina del Campo came to be planned

Of certain graces which the Lord bestows on the nuns in these Covenants. Counsel to the Prioresses in dealing with them

In which certain cautions are given concerning prayer and revelations. It is profitable reading for those who are occupied in active work

Of the harm it may do spiritual people not to know when to resist the spirit. Of the soul's desire for Communion, and the delusions there may be in this. Contains matters important to those who are in charge of these Covenants

How to deal with melancholic nuns

Counsels in regard to revelations and visions

Of the Foundation of St Joseph's at Malagon

Of the foundation at Valladolid of the Covenant of the Conception of our Lady of Carmel

Continues the story of Doña Casilda de Padilla and how she succeeded in carrying out her holy desires for the Religious Life

Of the life and death of Beatriz of the Incarnation, a nun whom the Lord led to this same house. She lived so perfect a life and her death was such that she ought to be had in remembrance

How and by whom was founded the first House of Barefoot Carmelite friars, in 1568

Continues the account of the first Foundation of friars: and tells something of the life which they led there, and of the good work which our Lord began in those parts, to the honour and glory of God

Of the Foundation of the Covenant of the glorious St Joseph in the city of Toledo, in 1569

In which, to the honour and glory of God, are narrated some things which took place in the Covenant of St Joseph at Toledo

Of the Foundation of the two Monasteries at Pastrana, the monks' and the nuns'. This was in 1569

Of the Foundation of St Joseph's at Salamanca, in 1570. Weighty counsels for Prioresses

Continues the account of the Foundation at Salamanca

Of the Foundation of the Convent of our Lady of the Annunciation at Alba de Tormes, in 1571

Of the Foundation of the Convent of the glorious St Joseph, at Segovia. It was founded on St Joseph's day, 1574

Of the Foundation of the Convent of the glorious St Joseph del Salvador at Veas, on St Matthias' Day, 1575

Of the Foundation of the Carmelite Convent of the glorious St Joseph in the city of Seville. The first mass was said on the Feast of the Blessed Trinity, 1575

Continuation of the Foundation at Seville

Continues the account of the Foundation at Seville. Of the first nun who joined the Convent, and of her remarkable history

Of the Foundation of Caravaca, on the first of January, 1576. The convent was dedicated to St Joseph

The Foundation of Villanueva de la Jara

Of the Foundation of St Joseph's of our Lady of the Street, at Palencia, on King David's dat, 1580

The Foundation of the Convent of the Blessed Trinity, at Soria, in 1581. The first mas was said on the Day of our Father Saint Elisha

Of the Foundation of the glorious St Joseph of St Anne's at Burgos. The first mass was said on April 19th, within the Octave of Easter Day, 1582

Index

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