The title of this book, The Way of Transformation is a play on the title of St. Teresa's classic The Way of Perfection. Written for her Discalced Carmelite nuns, it is nonetheless considered Teresa's operations manual for anyone genuinely committed to the spiritual life. But by perfection she doesn't intend the futile pursuit of idealized flawlessness, as some might think. Rather, Teresa means achieving an authentic human fulfillment a true becoming of that person we are meant to be.

Offering a fresh perspective on St. Teresa's thought, Father Mark O'Keefe draws our attention to the central fact that she considers the virtues especially love of neighbor, detachment, and humility as the essential and ever-relevant foundation for her spirituality of prayer.

With heplful quotations, helpful questions for personal reflection or group discussion, and its comprehensive index, this book is an excellent resource for any serious student of St. Teresa of Jesus and a must-read for everyone looking to explore Christian spirituality and prayer more deeply and authentically.