Learned, Experienced and Discerning

St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross on Spiritual Direction

Author: Mark O'Keefe, OSB

Through their classic spiritual texts, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross offer valuable directions along the journey of life.

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.

This readable book collects some of their texts and expands on them for people of today.

2020

162 pages 17.5 x 12.5 cm

Paperback