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Title: Towards Mystical Union:
A Modern Commentary on the Mystical Text of "The Interior Castle" by St. Teresa of Avila
 

Author: Julienne McLean 
ISBN: 0-8189-0960-9 
Paperback: 320 pp. 
Price: $19.95 + shipping 


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This book is a modern commentary on the great Christian mystical text The Interior Castle written by St. Teresa of Avila in sixteenth century Spain. It seeks to encourage and assist modern pilgrims towards a more heart-centered contemplative and intimate relationship with God through presenting and exploring the saint's own spiritual writings and guidance. As well as being a manual for spiritual direction, Towards Mystical Union is also intended to be a contribution to the interface between modern depth psychology, contemplative prayer and the Christian mystical tradition. Through inspiration and experience, the author has found St. Teresa to be a vitally important teacher and spiritual guide. The book was written in response to an increasing hunger for the spiritual direction and discernment from a holy Mother, which St. Teresa can provide.
 
Julienne McLean practices as a psychologist and Jungian analyst in North London, having studied in Australia, the United States and England. She is also a spiritual director who has had a lifelong involvement in the Christian contemplative tradition, with a particular interest in the relationship between depth psychology and Christian mysticism. She teaches at Sarum College, Salisbury and co-leads retreats on a regular basis at Sarum College and in Spain. 

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