the171 Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 From the Carmelite saints, about the Carmelite life, on the charism of Carmel, on spiritual motherhood! Everything.
FutureSister2009 Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Any of the St. Teresas/St. Therese. Story of the Soul is my personal favorite.
Lisa Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 My Beloved, the Story of a Carmelite Nun (good for discerners of any spirituality) [url="http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?view=text;size=100;id=mdp.39015026764996;page=root;seq=7"]http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?view=text;size=100;id=mdp.39015026764996;page=root;seq=7[/url]
the171 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1332186932' post='2404047'] My Beloved, the Story of a Carmelite Nun (good for discerners of any spirituality) [url="http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?view=text;size=100;id=mdp.39015026764996;page=root;seq=7"]http://babel.hathitr...page=root;seq=7[/url] [/quote] Sr.MJ is actually sending that book to me. She said I'd love it.[quote name='FutureSister2009' timestamp='1332186024' post='2404044'] Any of the St. Teresas/St. Therese. Story of the Soul is my personal favorite. [/quote] I read SOS, amazing. I need specifics. Easter tradition with my family: we all get news books. ha
Lisa Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 They might be a bit deep theologically, but have your tried any St. Teresa yet? [i]Interior Castle[/i], etc. There's also [i]Dark Night of the Soul [/i]by St. John of the Cross. For something a little bit lighter, The [i]15 days with _____ [/i]series is quite good. Here's one for ToA, there's also Therese. [url="http://www.amazon.com/Days-Prayer-Teresa-Avila-Press/dp/1565483669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332190098&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.com/Days-Prayer-Teresa-Avila-Press/dp/1565483669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332190098&sr=8-1[/url] Heard wonderful things about the letters of St. Teresa of the Andes.
Lisa Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 And how could I forget. If you haven't yet,[i] I believe in love [/i]is a must-read. [url="http://www.amazon.com/Believe-Love-Personal-Retreat-Teaching/dp/1928832288/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332190305&sr=1-1"]http://www.amazon.com/Believe-Love-Personal-Retreat-Teaching/dp/1928832288/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332190305&sr=1-1[/url]
the171 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1332190250' post='2404115'] They might be a bit deep theologically, but have your tried any St. Teresa yet? [i]Interior Castle[/i], etc. There's also [i]Dark Night of the Soul [/i]by St. John of the Cross. For something a little bit lighter, The [i]15 days with _____ [/i]series is quite good. Here's one for ToA, there's also Therese. [url="http://www.amazon.com/Days-Prayer-Teresa-Avila-Press/dp/1565483669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332190098&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co...32190098&sr=8-1[/url] Heard wonderful things about the letters of St. Teresa of the Andes. [/quote] My SD said in our first appointment I should wait till I'm in formation to read Holy Mother and Holy Father, hahaah
Cherie Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 [url="http://www.amazon.com/Believe-Love-Personal-Retreat-Teaching/dp/1928832288/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332206397&sr=8-1"]I Believe in Love by Fr. Jean C.J. d'Elbee[/url] - recommended to me years ago by a Discalced Carmelite Prioress.
andibc Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 [quote]My SD said in our first appointment I should wait till I'm in formation to read Holy Mother and Holy Father[/quote] I can understand that suggestion. When I was young I read [i]Interior Castle[/i] and was convinced I was still in the first mansion. I was overwhelmed with despair and it really did harm to my spiritual life. Over the past twenty years I've read all of the Carmelites plus interpretations and summaries of their writings. For an overview I would highly recommend starting with [i]Fire Within[/i] by Fr. Dubay. [i]I believe in Love[/i] is a beautiful book and wonderful for meditation. I would stay away from [i]Conversation with Christ[/i] as it is dry and turns many off from St. Teresa's writings. I can't imagine why so many priests recommend it.
Chiquitunga Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 a similar thread .. [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/109478-good-books-on-carmel/"]http://www.phatmass....ooks-on-carmel/[/url] Ah, there are so many Carmelite books out there .. so many and not enough time right? Personally I started with [i]My Beloved [/i]
the171 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Posted March 20, 2012 So many books... So tempted to fall into spiritual greed! AHHH! Can only Choose one.... Hahahha
Indwelling Trinity Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 "The Spiritual Doctrine of Elizabeth of the Trinity" by Phillipon O.P. This has been almost a spiritual bible for me for years in Carmel. Simple Yet profound. Another is "Practice of the Presence of God," by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection." "Within The Castle" by Mother Magdalene. A wonderful Pamphlet is,"You ask me what I do in Carmel" It is a 30 page pamphlet In which Blessed Elizabeth explains the Carmelite Vocation... Oh dear I can go on and on forever with wonderful Carmelite books I have read throughout the years!
Carmelshrimp Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Have a look at anything by Ruth Burrows (Sr Rachel OCD). She's amazing. Very deep spirituality but writes in an accessible style.
Strictlyinkblot Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 St. Therese of Liseux: Her Last Conversations Very, very powerful. And 'Maurice and Therese: The Story of a Love', letters exchanged between St. Therese and a seminarian. Also, for something completely different 'Lying Awake' Mark Salzman. Its a novel about a fictional Carmelite nun. He does get a few things wrong, a lot of what he refers to in the monastery is more pre-Vatican 2. While its not about the Carmelite charism as such its beautifully written and very short, only 192 pages.
BarbTherese Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Carmelshrimp' timestamp='1332230986' post='2404376'] Have a look at anything by Ruth Burrows (Sr Rachel OCD). She's amazing. Very deep spirituality but writes in an accessible style. [/quote] Her commentary on "The Interior Castle" of St TofAvila was truly amazing. A whole new perspective. I have forgotten the actual title and searching in my library for it sends shivers down my spine. What a mess! Found it on the internet "Fire upon Earth: The Interior Castle Explored" http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Upon-Earth-Interior-Explored-St/dp/0722044186/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2 Edited March 20, 2012 by BarbaraTherese
Cherie Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 [url="http://www.amazon.com/Therese-Lisieux-Testimonies-Process-Beatification/dp/0901810843/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1332252157&sr=8-3"]St.Therese of Lisieux by Those Who Knew Her[/url] - the testimonies of those during her beatification process. Shows very concretely what she did to become a Saint; many stories found therein are not well-known. DEFINITELY worth the read. Apparently it's out of print currently, but I would recommend getting a used copy. It's a very good book to have.
the171 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 What's the best stuff from Teresa of the Andes and Bl. Elizabeth?
Indwelling Trinity Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='the171' timestamp='1332298714' post='2404561'] What's the best stuff from Teresa of the Andes and Bl. Elizabeth? [/quote] The Spiritual Doctrine of Elizabet of the Trinity by Phillipon O.P. The Collected Works of Elizabeth of the Trinity, by The Carmelite Institute The first one is easier to read for someone beginning Edited March 21, 2012 by Indwelling Trinity
AnneLine Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 [u]Journey to Carith[/u] is a pretty good history of the Discalced Carmelites through early 1960's. I'm also partial to [u]God Is Love[/u], an excellent biography of St. Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart. It also has some excellent descriptions of what life is like in the Discalced Carmelites.
AnneLine Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) Another that is a little dated but still very good is [u]Men in Sandals[/u]. It was written in the 1950's about the Carmelite friars. A lot of the specifics aren't still accurate (because much changed after Vatican II), but the spirit absolutely matches what I have and do see among the Discalced Carmelite friars. It is also one of the funniest books I have ever read. Most Carmelites have outrageous senses of humor.... and this book nails it. There are a few chapters that I have won bets daring people to read them aloud without laughing. Edited March 21, 2012 by AnneLine
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