Always Believe in Love: Selected Writings of Elizabeth of the Trinity

This small but valuable book, now with ICS Publications, offers an insightful selection of the most significant extracts from Elizabeth’s writings—her diary, letters, and poetry—together with useful introductions and commentary.
Always Believe in Love includes photos and a chronology of the saint’s life.


Since its initial release, this book, now with ICS Publications, has been a valuable resource for those wanting to explore the key works and teachings of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity in a convenient format.


In this concise introduction to and anthology of the works of the young Carmelite from Dijon, Marian Murphy mines Elizabeth’s writings – her diary, letters, and poetry—for the most significant extracts that present the saint’s spiritual doctrine, then presents them with useful introductions and commentary.


Always Believe in Love is an excellent primer for those just discovering Elizabeth as well as a handy reference work for those wanting to deepen their familiarity with the saint’s key writings.


The book contains photos and a chronology of St. Elizabeth’s life.


About the Author


Marian Murphy has had a longtime interest in Elizabeth of the Trinity and has both written and lectured widely on Elizabeth’s works and spiritual teachings. In addition to this book, she has written The Vast Triangled Heart, a study of the life and spirituality of Elizabeth of the Trinity (Gracewing, 2011), and has also produced a series of audio lectures on the saint.


She holds a master’s degree in pastoral and religious education from the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. Marian loves literature, nature, and music and enjoys playing violin in a local orchestra. She lives in Liverpool with her husband, David.