Scripture excerpt
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us”
John · 1:14Read the full passage
Looking toward Christ
Book excerpt
“I am asking you only to look at Him.”
The Way of Perfection · Chapter 26Read the full passage
Source context AI-assisted summary
Source summary · AI-assisted · not a quotation
Teresa’s instruction concerns attention to Christ. In the same chapter she describes looking toward him in the Resurrection, the Garden and the Passion.
A picture as an aid
Book excerpt
“an image or a picture of this Lord”
The Way of Perfection · Chapter 26 · passage on using a picture in prayerRead the full passage
Source context AI-assisted summary
Source summary · AI-assisted · not a quotation
Teresa goes on to recommend a picture that is actually used in prayer, and a book as an aid to recollection. The Renaissance paintings on this site are separate editorial selections, not illustrations from her book.
