Two Sisters in the Spirit: Thérèse of Lisieux & Elizabeth of the Trinity

Balthasar's unique volume on Thérèse of Lisieux and Elizabeth of the Trinity presents a theological biography of each of these holy Carmelite sisters which gives profound insights into their spirituality, showing that their differences actually complement one another. Balthasar probes the depths of the contemplative mission of each of these young Carmelites who both died in their twenties, and gave powerful witness to the critical importance of contemplation as a means to holiness. Each woman is clearly shown as a daughter of her Carmelite heritage with her own emphasis: Thérèse's discovery of the "little way of love" and Elizabeth's focus on the indwelling of God in the soul. Hans Urs von Balthasar Balthasar's unique volume on Th©♭r©·se of Lisieux and Elizabeth of the Trinity presents a theological biography of each of these holy Carmelite sisters which gives profound insights into their spirituality, showing that their differences actually complement one another. Balthasar probes the depths of the contemplative mission of each of these young Carmelites who both died in their twenties, and gave powerful witness to the critical importance of contemplation as a means to holiness. Each woman is clearly shown as a daughter of her Carmelite heritage with her own emphasis: Th©♭r©·se's discovery of the "little way of love" and Elizabeth's focus on the indwelling of God in the soul. "This book is an important event for every serious student of the spiritual life. Everyone interested in the contemplative dimension of the Christian life needs to drink deeply of the wisdom from these pages."--Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Hans Urs von Balthasar is regarded by many as one of the greatest theologians and spiritual writers of the twentieth century. He wrote over 65 books on theology and spirituality Hans Urs Von Balthasar's Unique Volume On Thérèse Of Lisieux And Elizabeth Of The Trinity Presents A Theological Biography Of Each Of These Holy Carmelite Sisters. In This Book He Gives Profound Insights Into Their Spiritualilty, Showing That Their Differences Actually Complement One Another As Two Aspects Of Thje Life Of Contemplation. - Back Cover Th©♭r©·se Of Lisieux / [translated By Donald Nichols And Anne Elizabeth Englund -- Elizabeth Of The Trinity / [translated By Dennis Martin]. Hans Urs Von Balthasar. Therese Von Lisieux Translated By Donald Nichols And Anne Elizabeth Englund; Elisabeth Von Dijon Translated By Dennis Martin--t.p. Verso. Includes Bibliographical References.