Adrienne von Speyr was a Swiss medical doctor and author whose prolific writings delve deeply into spirituality and theology. Dictated during mystical prayer, her over 60 books offer profound insights into divine experiences and theological subjects, including biblical commentaries. Her work reflects a lifelong devotion to God, an understanding of sacrifice, and a compassionate engagement with suffering, shaped by her deep faith. Von Speyr is recognized as a mystic whose writings explore the nature of divine love and the mysteries of faith.
In this amazing spiritual work, the reader is able to participate in the devotional and spiritual life of the Church throughout the centuries by learning how numerous saints and holy people prayed, thus reflecting the timelessness and beauty of the prayer of the church.