Elizabeth of the Trinity

Elizabeth of the Trinity, a relatively unknown Carmelite mystic, acclaimed by John Paul II as a brilliant witness of love and joy is a Carmelite prophet of the presence of God whose spiritual insights will appeal to a wide audience. This young woman passionately lived the everyday mysticism associated with the French School of Spirituality which so influenced the Second Vatican Councils universal call to holiness. Elizabeth offers a compelling model of holiness to all who long to enter into the mystery of Gods loving gift of self within each one of us as indwelling Trinity.


The reader will meet with an excellent and sure guide to the spiritual life. Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity is a vivacious and contemporary witness to the love of God. Sister Marian of Jesus has done a tremendous service in helping us to hear and understand the spiritual doctrine of her fellow Carmelite. Blessed Elizabeth is a rising star in the communion of saints. Her diary, letters and poetry are presented here with useful commentary. Those who do not yet know will certainly meet her in these writings and in the admirable account of her life presented by Sister Marian. Furthermore, those who already know something of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity will discover here thoughtful and penetrating insights into their spiritual friend.

Fr. David J. Oakley
Author of Pastoral Ministry: An Essay in Pastoral Theology



Elizabeth is increasingly recognized as one of the greatest mystics and spiritual guides of the twentieth century. Sr. Marian has sensitively selected extracts from her writings in this excellent introduction to her spirituality.


Jennifer Moorcroft
Author of He is My Heaven




ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A Carmelite of St. Josephs Monastery, Liverpool, England, Sr. Marian Teresa Murphy recently completed her MA dissertation on Elizabeth of the Trinity at Maryvale Institute, Birmingham.