{"product_id":"learned-experienced-and-discerning-st-teresa-of-avila-and-st-john-of-the-cross-on-spiritual-direction-9780814688106","title":"Learned, Experienced, and Discerning: St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross on Spiritual Direction","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Christian life is a grand journey. And like any pilgrimage along unfamiliar roads, we can benefit from having experienced guides and trustworthy companions along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough their classic spiritual texts, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross offer valuable maps of tried paths along the way. At the same time, they were both experienced and sought-after spiritual companions for many others. Their timeless insights into the qualities that should mark a good spiritual director--learned, experienced, and discerning--are the fruit of their own prayer, reflection, and rich personal experience as guides and as people guided by others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eO'Keefe, Mark:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMark O'Keefe, OSB, is professor of moral theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. Among his most recent books are \u003ci\u003eIn Context: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Their World\u003c\/i\u003e (2019); \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Transformation: Saint Teresa of Avila on the Foundation and Fruit of Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e (2016); and \u003ci\u003eLove Awakened by Love: The Liberating Ascent of Saint John of the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e (2014). An experienced spiritual guide and retreat director, he also currently serves as resident chaplain of the Carmelite Nuns of Terre Haute, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705007669522,"sku":"9780814688106","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_38c048c1-7c25-44f5-a865-8fa9ac6c8434.jpg?v=1762336369","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/learned-experienced-and-discerning-st-teresa-of-avila-and-st-john-of-the-cross-on-spiritual-direction-9780814688106","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}