Life and Select Works

Among his great accomplishments and benefits to others, he was the confidant of Teresa of Avila. Through Peter and the work contained within this particular volume, Teresa of Avila was able to grow and develop into the person she was. It was Peter of Alcantara who advised not only her but also others to live a life of poverty and prayer, which led to spiritual bliss. In this volume, there is a basic and fundamental outline of his life and his thoughts. Combined with this effort are some of his greatest works, which he has written down for his brethren, whom he was to manage, and those who wish to follow his lead and advice. This volume includes the various mediations of the week, along with his most celebrated work, "The Golden Epistle." This work is the very "little book" Teresa of Avila discusses in her work as being "most valuable."