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THE WAY OF PERFECTION

By

St. Teresa of Avila

PROTESTATIONS – PROLOGUE – Chapter 1 – Chapter 2

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Chapter 1 – Of the reason which moved me to found this convent in such strict observance.

Chapter 2 – Treats of how the necessities of the body should be disregarded

and of the good that comes from poverty.

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.

Continues the subject begun in the first chapter and persuades the sisters to busy themselves constantly in beseeching God to help those who work for the Church. Ends with an exclamatory prayer.

THE WAY OF PERFECTION

By

St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 4 & Appendix

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Exhorts the nuns to keep their Rule and names three things which are important for the spiritual life. Describes the first of these three things, which is love of one’s neighbour, and speaks of the harm which can be done by individual friendships

Appendix

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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.

THE WAY OF PERFECTION

By

St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 5

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Continues speaking of confessors. Explains why it is important that they should be learned men.

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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.

St. Teresa returns to the subject of perfect love, already begun.

Treats of the same subject of spiritual love and gives certain counsels for gaining it.