Saint Theresa
The History of her Foundations

Originally published in 1909, this book contains an English translation of The History of the Foundations, the sequel to Saint Theresa's Life.

Agnes Mason (Translated by), E. M. Satow (Preface by)

9781107655454, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 November 2011

326 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.9 cm, 0.36 kg

Originally published in 1909, this book contains an English translation of The History of the Foundations, the sequel to Saint Theresa's Life. While the Life focuses more strongly on purely spiritual matters, the Foundations is highly informative in terms of secular history and the practical aspects of Theresa's existence. Illustrations are provided throughout, including a map showing the sites where Theresa founded Carmelite institutions. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the life of Saint Theresa, Spanish history, and the development of the Catholic Church.

Preface
Translator's note
Prologue
1. The foundation of St Joseph of Carmel at Medina del Campo. How this and the other Foundations came to be made
2. How our father General came to Avila, and what came of this visit
3. How the convent of St Joseph at Medina del Campo came to be planned
4. Of certain graces which the Lord bestows on the nuns in these Covenants. Counsel to the Prioresses in dealing with them
5. In which certain cautions are given concerning prayer and revelations. It is profitable reading for those who are occupied in active work
6. Of the harm it may do spiritual people not to know when to resist the spirit. Of the soul's desire for Communion, and the delusions there may be in this. Contains matters important to those who are in charge of these Covenants
7. How to deal with melancholic nuns
8. Counsels in regard to revelations and visions
9. Of the Foundation of St Joseph's at Malagon
10. Of the foundation at Valladolid of the Covenant of the Conception of our Lady of Carmel
11. Continues the story of Doña Casilda de Padilla and how she succeeded in carrying out her holy desires for the Religious Life
12. Of the life and death of Beatriz of the Incarnation, a nun whom the Lord led to this same house. She lived so perfect a life and her death was such that she ought to be had in remembrance
13. How and by whom was founded the first House of Barefoot Carmelite friars, in 1568
14. Continues the account of the first Foundation of friars: and tells something of the life which they led there, and of the good work which our Lord began in those parts, to the honour and glory of God
15. Of the Foundation of the Covenant of the glorious St Joseph in the city of Toledo, in 1569
16. In which, to the honour and glory of God, are narrated some things which took place in the Covenant of St Joseph at Toledo
17. Of the Foundation of the two Monasteries at Pastrana, the monks' and the nuns'. This was in 1569
18. Of the Foundation of St Joseph's at Salamanca, in 1570. Weighty counsels for Prioresses
19. Continues the account of the Foundation at Salamanca
20. Of the Foundation of the Convent of our Lady of the Annunciation at Alba de Tormes, in 1571
21. Of the Foundation of the Convent of the glorious St Joseph, at Segovia. It was founded on St Joseph's day, 1574
22. Of the Foundation of the Convent of the glorious St Joseph del Salvador at Veas, on St Matthias' Day, 1575
23. Of the Foundation of the Carmelite Convent of the glorious St Joseph in the city of Seville. The first mass was said on the Feast of the Blessed Trinity, 1575
24. Continuation of the Foundation at Seville
25. Continues the account of the Foundation at Seville. Of the first nun who joined the Convent, and of her remarkable history
26. Of the Foundation of Caravaca, on the first of January, 1576. The convent was dedicated to St Joseph
27. The Foundation of Villanueva de la Jara
28. Of the Foundation of St Joseph's of our Lady of the Street, at Palencia, on King David's dat, 1580
29. The Foundation of the Convent of the Blessed Trinity, at Soria, in 1581. The first mas was said on the Day of our Father Saint Elisha
30. Of the Foundation of the glorious St Joseph of St Anne's at Burgos. The first mass was said on April 19th, within the Octave of Easter Day, 1582
Index.

Subject Areas: Religion: general [HRA]