Book Summary: ‘Spiritual Doctrine of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity’

The “Spiritual Doctrine of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity” is a book that was published in 1938, yet is quite relevant today. At its core, this book is about a simple devotion to Jesus that is open to everyone.

Blessed Elizabeth was a Carmelite nun who died in 1906. Five key principles of the “Spiritual Doctrine of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity” will be summarized here. Can you think of a simpler way to summarize a book?

“Spiritual Doctrine of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity” Summary 

There are five key ideas in ‘Spiritual Doctrine of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity.’ They will be listed here. They make for a concise summary of this book, which will challenge those who want to enhance their prayer life this Lent.

Lesson One: Intense Eucharistic Focus

The first key idea in “Spiritual Doctrine of the Holy Trinity” is that Christ’s blood in the Eucharist flows through the souls of those who adore him and changes them forever. This idea is especially meaningful during Lent in many churches around the nation. Readers should avail themselves of this opportunity to worship. You should be conscious of your souls.

Lesson Two: Surrender

The second lesson is probably the most demanding. Blessed Elizabeth says that readers of her book must totally surrender to Christ. She advises readers to be consumed by God’s will and to be transformed into Christ crucified. The rules for total immersion are in the book. This is a demanding program to implement.

Lesson Three: Be Silent

A key part of the spiritual guidance given by Blessed Elizabeth is apropos for this season. Readers must be silent to hear the voice of God. She encourages readers to focus inward and be detached from the busy world. This lesson is important because we are often distracted by worldly concerns. There is a reason why prayer and meditation are said to enhance your health.

Lesson Four: Praise God

This is something to do while you are being silent. After clearing your mind, give praise to God. This is what Blessed Elizabeth did, and it is what God freed the Israelites to do. This is what God wants, and we should do this. This may be the most important lesson of all. A person could not praise God enough. A good way to do this, actually, is to do all of the lessons and to do so at Eucharistic Adoration.

Lesson Five: God is in You

Most nuns believe that God is in every person. The ability to discern this fact is more difficult, but if we know there is an image of God in every person, it sure makes loving your neighbor much easier. The reader is encouraged to come into communion with God in them. Being still, lesson three, will help one to do this. If you take the opinion that god is in every person, you will not discriminate.

Why You Should Read This Book

There are a couple of reasons one should read this book. First, this book should be read during this season because it gives five easy lessons that the reader can implement to enhance their prayer life during Lent. Second, the book also offers practical lessons the reader can implement at any time to draw closer to God.

Parting Shots

“Spiritual Doctrine of the Blessed Elizabeth of the Holy Trinity” is a useful book for readers. This is particularly the case during the season of Lent. Five practical lessons are offered to draw a person closer to Christ. That is something we all want in this season. This book also gives a way for everyday people to improve themselves, now is an ideal time.

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