From Ash to Fire: An Odyssey in Prayer: A Contemporary Journey Through the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila

by Carolyn Humphreys

Book Overview

From Ash to Fire is a contemporary reading of Teresa's Interior Castle, an all-time classic describing the soul's journey toward transforming union with God. Humphreys devotes one chapter to each of Teresa's "mansions", i.e., steps along the path to union with God in prayer. Using examples and anecdotes of today's life situations, Humphreys makes the text accessible and easily understood by laypersons and "non-professionals". The book is therefore...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565480120
• ISBN13: 9781565480124
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: New City Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

a good take along book for business trips

I enjoyed reading E. Allison Peers's version of Interior Castle at the same time as this modern intrepretation, but I am sure this book can stand on its own. It is a spellbinding tale of the self's journey that Humphreys demonstrates how to use personally. It is particularily useful for those who are just beginning to question why they need so much stuff to keep them happy. When I travel, I find it comforting to reread. (Personal disclaimer: I am not Catholic).