The Interior Castle

In The Interior Castle, Teresa of Ávila, a Carmelite nun and mystic, illustrates her understanding of the soul's journey towards God using the metaphor of a vast crystal castle. Each stage, from battling demons and overcoming vices in the outer rooms to achieving intimate union with God in the inner chambers, emphasizes the importance of prayer and devotion. Originally intended as guidance for her convent sisters, this work offers a profound and poetic exploration of prayer, humility, and self-knowledge on the path to deeper communion with the divine.