Adrienne von Speyr

Swiss physician, Catholic convert, mystic and spiritual writer known for her theological and devotional writings and her collaboration with theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar.

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  1. 1. Handmaid Of The Lord

    A spiritual autobiography and witness account of a Swiss physician’s profound conversion and lifelong mystical relationship with Christ and the Virgin Mary, recounting visions, interior locutions, and a vocation shaped by suffering, humility, and Eucharistic devotion. It blends vivid personal experience with theological reflection on redemption, prayer, and the Christian call to servanthood, showing how everyday professional life became integrated with contemplative insight and pastoral commitment. The work invites readers into an intimate vision of faith grounded in obedience, charity, and a deep union with God.

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