Avila: 158 books

The Interior Castle is more than a book. It is a powerful image of the mystery of the human person. It is the soul of St. Teresa of Avila, who journeys through the castle from one dwelling place to another mapping out a feminine, yet warlike, program for the Christian spiritual life. It is also the...

The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life from the first release from mortal sin into Sanctifying Grace through the Mystical Marriage of the soul with Christ as a journey through what she called The Interior Castle. She sees the soul...

A tale of adventure, exploring new worlds, and meeting crazy characters. After growing up in an Irish-Mexican family, Ed became a restless street kid and adventurous teen. As a young adult he was thrown out of schools, became a golf hustler, hung out with artists, pimps, and actors, got drugs for...

When the interstate highway program connected America’s cities, it also divided them, cutting through and destroying countless communities. Affluent and predominantly white residents fought back in a much heralded “freeway revolt,” saving such historic neighborhoods as Greenwich Village and...

We are each the kings of our own lives, but even kings can and will be wrangled into their rightful place. Enjoy this collection of short stories that explore the spirituality, hopes, romances, and inspirations of the human soul. This e-book includes a Bonus Story from C.A.Avila's next collection of short stories.

Latino teens within Generation Y or Generation Z are bilingual and bicultural. As such, these teenagers have varied characteristics that present unique conditions and challenges for librarians. Serving Latino Teens not only explains why providing targeted services to Latino teens is so critical, but...

You are indeed holding what is a masterpiece of spiritual literature. This work by Teresa of Avila has long been considered a monumental achievement, particularly given the trends, conditions of the surrounding under, which it was written, coupled with her own ailments during her life time. In this...

Everyone who has ever been disappointed in Love knows how hard it is to find the "right" person. All too often we fall for people who seem too good to be true...and then discover they are. True romance is a gamble. But now there's a way to greatly reduce the odds. In LoveTypes, relationship...

Uno dei libri più importanti, soprattutto di grande riferimento per tutta la teologia spirituale della Chiesa, è proprio il Libro della Vita di Santa Teresa d’Avila. Un libro uscito dalla straordinaria penna della Santa Carmelitana che con tutte le sue opere non smette mai di stupire e far riflettere...

All years are filled with possibility, encapsulated as they are within the mystery of God and time. What do you want this year to bring? How can you balance your faith with the busyness you face every day, every year? Br. Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourette shares unique personal insights in...

"Imagine means to open our minds and think. The human’s autistic nature is shown in our society’s restricted and repetitive behavior. This book represents a new chapter of human knowledge, economics, sociology and psychology, attracting the reader to an estate of circumstantial conscience with simple words and concise meaning."

Aaron Priests was the guy that everyone in the country was familiar with. A famed basketball star he was used to having his way. Ever present at lavish parties, he lived his life among shallow people and spent money like water. After a tragic accident during a game, and the news of his money being stolen...

Sloan Smith was one part of a whole. He and his twin brother, Sebastian were embarking on a new path, ready to make their futures their own and succeed. The brothers were introduced to Divine Services and presented with an opportunity to make enough money to help them secure their goals. For...

Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle is one of the most celebrated books of Christian mysticism ever written. In this new edition, the classic translation by E. Allison Peers is united with fresh spiritual commentary by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., making it the only edition of this work to provide spiritual...