{"product_id":"saint-teresa-of-avila-passionate-mystic-9781622030705","title":"Saint Teresa of Avila: Passionate Mystic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The important thing is not to think much, but to love much, and so to do whatever best awakens us to love.\" --St. Teresa of Avila \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJourney to the 16th century to discover the fiery passion of Saint Teresa of Avila, one of Christianity's most inspiring saints. A tireless reformer and the mentor of Saint John of the Cross, Teresa's greatest legacy is her revelation of ecstatic love for God--a love so powerful that it pierces the heart like a burning sword. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough illness, hardship, and persecution by the Inquisition, this courageous mystic lit the way with her unquenchable spirit to an \"interior castle,\" a place of unimaginable beauty and light where no darkness can touch us. \u003ci\u003eSaint Teresa of Avila\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a direct link to the living presence of this brave and gentle woman, to draw upon her strength in your own times of need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirabai Starr\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirabai Starr\u003c\/b\u003e teaches philosophy and world religions at the University of New Mexico, and is the author of new translations of \u003ci\u003eDark Night of the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e by John of the Cross and \u003ci\u003eThe Interior Castle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of My Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Teresa of Avila. She lives in Taos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaroline Myss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaroline Myss\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of five \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, including \u003ci\u003eAnatomy of the Spirit, Sacred Contracts, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhy People Don't Heal and How They Can.\u003c\/i\u003e A leading voice in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, she holds degrees in journalism, theology, intuition, and energy medicine. She has appeared on two highly successful public television programs, and on \u003ci\u003eThe Oprah Show.\u003c\/i\u003e For more, visit myss.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sounds True","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625608286482,"sku":"9781622030705","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e2722fbd-dff4-4547-9437-138877c6c625.jpg?v=1732633316","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saint-teresa-of-avila-passionate-mystic-9781622030705","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}