Holy Daring (eBook)

Tessa Bielecki: Tessa Beilecki is a former Carmelite monk who was a Mother Abbess for almost 40 years. She is the author of several critically acclaimed books on Teresa of Avila including "Teresa of Avila: Mystical Writings" and "Teresa of Avila: Ecstasy and Common Sense". She is currently co-director of the Desert Foundation and lives in a hermitage in Crestone, Colorado.Adam Bucko: Adam Bucko is an activist, spiritual director to many of New York City’s homeless youth, and co-author of a new award-winning book called "Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a New Generation".

Introduction: The Wild Woman of AvilaChapter 1: Zest for Life-Body and Soul-Celebration-Humor-Emotional Vitality-True and False Tears-Earth, Exile, and EternityChapter 2: Agony and Ecstasy-Pay Now!-The Ecstasy of Prayer-Holy Sensuousness-Vision of God-Holy Madness, Martha and Mary-Stealing Time-Reclaiming Lost TimeChapter 3: Spousal Prayer-Erotic Energy-Sublimation-Mysticism of Neurosis-The Song of Songs-Breasts, Wine, and Kisses-Puritanism and Promiscuity-Obstacles to Divine Intimacy-Madness and Reason-Social RamificationsChapter 4: Love-Wounds and Service-Generous Service-The Freedom of Slavery-Mystery of the Cross-Deeper Meanings-Swords of Sorrow, Swords of Joy-Flaming Arrows-Long to Die, Live to ServeChapter 5: Meeting the Beloved-Preparation and Reading-Meditation Practices-From Meditation to Contemplation-Time, Space, and Touchstones-Jesus Christ or St. Teresa-Authenticity and IntercessionChapter 6: Celebrating Fast and Feast-The Warrior Spirit-Healthy Guidelines-Natural and Organic-Ten Spiritual PracticesConclusion: Walking the TightropeChronology of St. Teresa's Life