The Hidden Life: Essays, Meditations, Spiritual Texts (The Collected Works of Edith Stein, Vol. 4)

Author / Publisher: Edith Stein , Lucy Gelber , Michael Linssen

An Inspiring Collection Of Edith Stein's Shorter Spiritual Writings, Many Available For The First Time In English Translation. They Were Composed During Her Final Years, Often At The Request Of Her Carmelite Superiors. Here The Noted Philosopher, Catholic Feminist And Convert Shares Her Reflections On Prayer, Liturgy, The Lives Of Holy Women, The Spirit Of Carmel, The Mystery Of Christian Vocation, And The Meaning Of The Cross In Our Lives. These Essays, Poems And Dramatic Pieces Offer Readers A Unique Glimpse Into The Hidden Inner Life Of One Of This Century's Most Remarkable Women. [back Cover]. Before The Face Of God: On The History And Spirit Of Carmel -- The Prayer Of The Church -- On God's Mercy: The Spirit Of St. Elizabeth As It Informed Her Life -- Love For Love: The Life And Works Of St. Teresa Of Jesus -- St. Teresa Margaret Of The Sacred Heart -- A Chosen Vessel Of Divine Wisdom: Sr. Marie-aimee De Jesus Of The Carmel Of The Avenue De Saxe In Paris, 1839-1874 -- At The Foot Of The Cross: Love Of The Cross: Some Thoughts For The Feast Of St. John Of The Cross -- Elevation Of The Cross, September 14, 1939: Ave Crux, Spes Unica [hail Cross, Only Hope] -- The Marriage Of The Lamb: For September 14, 1940 -- Exaltation Of The Cross: September 14, 1941 -- The Grace Of Vocation: Three Addresses -- For The First Profession Of Sister Miriam Of Little Saint Therese, July 16, 1940 -- The Hidden Life And Epiphany -- For January 6, 1941 -- Three Dialogues -- I Am Always In Your Midst -- Te Deum Laudamus [we Praise Thee]: For December 7, 1940 [feast Of St. Ambrose] -- Conversation At Night -- Closing Hymn: Two Poems -- I Will Remain With You -- And I Remain With You: From A Pentecost Novena. [edited By L. Gelber And Michael Linssen] ; Translated By Waltraut Stein. Translation Of: Verborgenes Leben. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 147-152) And Index.

ISBN: 9780935216172

Dimensions: Height: 8.4 Inches, Length: 5.4 Inches, Weight: 0.5 Pounds, Width: 0.6 Inches

Pages: 156