Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of The Order of Our Lady of Carmel by Teresa of Avila, St. (Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, 1515-1582)

Readers interested in basic Christian mysticism need look no further than Saint Teresa of Avila. Theresa expresses in beautiful language her deep relationship with God, and her words of wisdom and ever-hopeful outlook have inspired Christians everywhere for centuries.

Teresa of Avila, St. (Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, 1515-1582)

Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic

Way of Perfection by Teresa of Avila, St. (Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, 1515-1582)

Although she designed her book for her fellow sisters of the Carmelite Order, St. Teresa's Way of Perfection remains accessible to modern readers. In it, she sets out to lead others along the way to union with God through prayer, silence, and meditation.

Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Ame): The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux by Therese, of Lisieux, St. (1873-1897)

This electronic edition of the autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Story of a Soul) includes much, but not all, of the content of Soeur Thérèse of Lisieux, edited by Rev.

Therese, of Lisieux, St. (1873-1897)

Carmelite nun

Poems of St. Teresa, Carmelite of Lisieux, known as the 'Little Flower of Jesus' by Therese, of Lisieux, St. (1873-1897)

One of the church's most beloved saints, Therese Martin, Carmelite of Lisieux has had an impact on the spiritual lives of thousands of believers. This French nun's short life (ended at age 24) was one of great faith and insight, and she was named patroness of France in 1947.

Essentials of Mysticism by Underhill, Evelyn (1875-1941)

Underhill, Evelyn (1875-1941)

Anglican author on mysticism

Mysticism: A Study in Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness by Underhill, Evelyn (1875-1941)

First published in 1911, Mysticism remains the classic in its field. (This is clear from its many different printings.) The Princeton Theological Review praised this book as 'brilliantly written [and] illuminated with numerous well-chosen extracts.

Practical Mysticism by Underhill, Evelyn (1875-1941)

is a work by one of the foremost 20th century Christian mystics, Evelyn Underhill. Her book, Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness, is the authoritative text of modern mysticism.