Joanne Mosley Livres

Edith Stein, canonized in 1998 and now a co-patroness of Europe, is rightly coming to be seen as one of the most important saints for our times. The first part of this book presents the life of Edith Stein while going behind the well known lables - Jewess, philosopher, Carmelite nun, martyr of Auschwitz - to reveal the inner struggles of a truly inspirational person: guided in all her thoughts and actions by a constant search for the truth and the acceptance of the will of God, even when it led to the ultimate gift of herself. Added to these ideals which Edith lived out in the challenge of everyday reality, are the ideal figures whom she kept ever before her eyes; Edith's love of Jesus and Mary, Old Testament characters and modern-day saints forms the second part of this book which draws upon her writings on prayer, some of which are not yet published. This book presents Edith Stein to the readers as a companion in the Christian life - one who found her courage and fulfilment through daily contact with God in prayer and in this way was able, in Edith's own words, to 'go to the world in order to carry the divine life into it'. Joanne Mosley has written and lectured widely on Edith Stein for a number of years. She is an assistant editor of Mount Carmel, the spiritual review published by the Teresian Carmelites, and gives retreats on the spirituality and saints of Carmel.

The first part of this book presents the life of Edith Stein while going behind the well known labels―Jewess, philosopher, Carmelite nun, martyr of Auschwitz―to reveal the inner struggles of a truly inspirational person. She was guided in all her thoughts and actions by a constant search for the truth and the acceptance of the will of God, even when it led to the ultimate gift of herself. Added to these ideals, which Edith lived out in the challenge of everyday reality, are the ideal figures whom she kept ever before her eyes; Edith's love of Jesus and Mary, Old Testament characters and modern-day saints forms the second part of this book which draws upon her writings on prayer, some of which are not yet available in English. These chapters open up her insights into Scripture and the Eucharist, the Church's rich spiritual heritage, and the silent, inner presence of God. Edith modern saint and martyr presents its subject to readers as a companion in the Christian life―one who found her courage and fulfillment through daily contact with God in prayer and in this way was able, in Edith's own words, to "go to the world in order to carry the divine life into it." The book should appeal to the general Christian and Catholic reader, religious and lay alike, and in particular to those with an interest in Edith Stein, saints for our times, Carmelite spirituality, the Holocaust, and Christian-Jewish relations. †

Among the Church's many saints and blesseds, Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) is one of the most attractive and encouraging for our times. Author of the classic prayer, 'O my God, Trinity whom I adore', she was a shining example of these words which she wrote at the age of twenty: 'even in the midst of the world one can listen to Him in the silence of a heart that wants to belong only to Him!'Elizabeth was known for her sparkling vitality, her vibrant social life, her skill at the piano, and especially her love of prayer. She had many close friends, but the passion of her life was Jesus and it was this love that led her to the Carmel of Dijon where, after many trials but also profound joys, she died at the age of only twenty-six: a witness to the Trinity dwelling within each of us, and to God's call for us to be with him at every moment - both now and in eternity.Here, in the second volume of this informative, engaging and inspiring book, we accompany Elizabeth in the final months of her life as she followed Jesus on the way of the cross with courage, dignity and unshakable love. We witness, too, the impact of Elizabeth's message after her death: the books she has inspired, and the countless lives she has touched.

Edita Steinová (1891-1942) byla svatořečena r. 1998 a jako spolupatronka Evropy patří k nejvýznamnějším světeckým postavám nejen naší doby, ale i dějin církve. Kniha Joanne Mosleyové představuje čtenářům Editu jako ženu, jež svou odvahu čerpala z každodenního setkávání s Bohem. Svým vnímáním podstaty duchovního života daleko předběhla svou dobu, například v tom, že modlitbu nestaví do protikladu k angažovanosti pro svět, ani nevnímá zasvěcený život jako „útěk ze světa“ nebo „zřeknutí se světa“, ale jako službu pro druhé a pro svět. Kniha je zaměřena především na vnitřní život Edity Steinové, který byl podstatnou hybnou silou všeho jejího konání ještě dávno před vstupem do kláštera. Ukazuje její hluboký život modlitby, hledání pravdy a Boží vůle, které vyústilo až v naprosté sebedarování. Druhá část knihy přibližuje čtenáři některé vzory svatosti, které světici inspirovaly po celý život. V první řadě jsou jimi Ježíš a jeho matka Maria, ale také prorok Eliáš, starozákonní královna Ester, svatý Jan od Kříže, svatá Terezie z Lisieux a další velikáni dějin církve.