St. Therese: The Mystic and the Renewal of the Christian Tradition
Agnes Cunningham
THE TOPIC ADDRESSED in the following pages stretches out before us like a vast ocean, fed unceasingly by life-giving waters of four great wellsprings. The image I suggest is, clearly, biblical. We think, almost spontaneously, streams flowing river from Garden Eden (cf. Gen. 2:10-14). 1 are reminded Ezekiel and water he saw issuing terrace temple, becoming mighty torrent that carried sweetness, life, everything necessary to assure fruit for food leaves medicine (47:1-12). recall Book Revelation: "river water, clear as crystal, which issued throne God Lamb," vision new heaven, earth, "a Jerusalem, holy city, coming down heaven God, beautiful bride prepared meet her husband" 22:1; 21:1-2). [End Page 89]
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