Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fifth Mansions Chapter 1 -TOG EP 133

 Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fifth Mansions - Chapter 1. The Fifth Mansion continues the spark from the prayer of union lightly experienced in the Fourth Mansions. In the Teresan nature of explaining mystical experiences, the spark intensifies in the Fifth Mansions. Saint Teresa has a hard time explaining this interior prayer experience. She says the soul is in a swoon, a dream-like state. She says the soul is beginning a serious relationship with the indwelling bridegroom Jesus Christ.

 

Timeline:
00:00:00  Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 1
00:00:47  Introduction - Welcome
00:06:11 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions
00:14:03 Paragraph 1. Graces of the fifth mansions.
00:16:38 Paragraph 2. Contemplation to be striven for.
00:19:15 Paragraph 3. Physical effects of the Prayer of union.  
00:22:15 Paragraph 4. Amazement of the intellect.
00:23:54 Paragraph 5. The Prayer of union and of quiet contrasted.
00:25:46 Paragraph 6. Divine and earthly union. .
00:27:38 Paragraph 7. Competent directors in these matters.
00:34:17 Paragraph 8. Proof of union.
00:36:41 Paragraph 9. Assurance left in the soul.
00:41:24 Paragraph 10. Divine union beyond our Power to obtain.
00:45:04 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplate the Authority of Jesus
00:52:00  Conclusion

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Show Notes

Fifth Mansions Chapter 1 MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

I recommend downloading and reading these bucks while going through the mystical mansions. 

Life of Saint Teresa of Jesus (Avila) PDF 

The Way of Perfection (PDF) 

The Third Spiritual Alphabet (PDF) - source for "the soul enters into itself". 

Supplemental Notes and Information

Mental Prayer: How to Pray - YouTube Video


Fifth Mansions: The Prayer of Union - Connie Rossini Contemplative Home School

Till Next Time

Until next time! Put your time in for your contemplative prayer - at least 30 minutes per day!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 3 -TOG EP 132

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions - Chapter 3. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa introduces the Prayer of Recollection, where the soul is supernaturally pulled into the presence of Jesus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timeline:

00:00:00  Show Opener - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 3 P7

00:00:42  Introduction - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 3

00:01:43 Introduction to the Fourth Mansions

00:09:43 Quick Review on Recollection

00:15:34 Paragraph 1. The Prayer of recollection compared to the inhabitants of the castle. 

00:20:02 Paragraph 2. The Shepherd recalls His flock into the castle. 

00:21:18 Paragraph 3. This recollection supernatural. 

00:26:53 Paragraph 4. It prepares us for higher favors. 

00:28:49 Paragraph 5. The mind must act until God calls it to recollection by love. 

00:31:26 Paragraph 6. The soul should here abandon itself into God’s hands. 

00:35:36 Paragraph 7. The prayer of recollection, and distractions in Prayer. 

00:40:15 Paragraph 8. Liberty of spirit gained by consolations. 

00:46:39 Paragraph 9. The soul must be watchful. 

00:47:36 Paragraph 10. The devil specially tempts such souls.

00:49:13 Paragraph 11. False trances and raptures. 

00:55:33 Paragraph 12. How to treat those deluded in this way. 

01:00:17 Paragraph 13. Risks of delusion in this mansion.

01:01:46  Spiritual Exercises - Teresan Recollection

01:09:02  Conclusion

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Show Notes

Fourth Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

I recommend downloading and reading these bucks while going through the mystical mansions. 

Life of Saint Teresa of Jesus (Avila) PDF 

The Way of Perfection (PDF) 

The Third Spiritual Alphabet (PDF) - source for "the soul enters into itself". 

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

Interior Castle: The Classic Text with Spiritual Commentary - I am using this book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer -excellent reference!

 

 

 

 

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer - Dan Burke great book!

Till Next Time

Congratulations! You've completed the three chapters of Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, Fourth Mansions. We are moving on to explore the Fifth Mansions and the Prayer of Union!

Blessings.

Rev. Mike

 

Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 2-TOG EP 131

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa introduces the Prayer of Quiet, where we feel the presence of Jesus.

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Show Notes

Fourth Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

Interior Castle: The Classic Text with Spiritual Commentary - I am using this book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer -excellent reference!

 

 

 

 

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer - Dan Burke great book!

Till Next Time

Until next time! I pray this journey through advance prayer life is blessing you!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 1-TOG EP 130

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa explains the differences between consolation and spiritual sweetness in prayer.

 

Timeline:
00:01:15  Show Intro - The Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 1
00:01:26 Brief Intro to the Fourth Mansions
00:02:27 Paragraph 01. Graces received in this mansion.
00:06:19 Paragraph 02. Mystic favors.
00:07:17 Paragraph 03. Temptations bring humility and merit.
00:11:11 Paragraph 04. Sensible devotion and natural joys.
00:16:12 Paragraph 05. Sweetness in devotion.
00:18:55 Paragraph 06. Saint Teresa's experience of it.
00:20:40 Paragraph 07. Love of God, and how to foster it.
00:23:38 Paragraph 08. Distractions.
00:25:35 Paragraph 09. They do not destroy divine union.
00:28:11 Paragraph 10. Saint Teresa's physical distractions.
00:30:14 Paragraph 11. How to treat distractions.
00:32:59 Paragraph 12. They should be disregarded.
00:34:34 Paragraph 13. Self-knowledge necessary.
00:35:48 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation Matthew 1
00:42:48 Conclusion Fourth Mansions Chapter 1
 

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Show Notes

Fourth Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

Interior Castle: The Classic Text with Spiritual Commentary - I am using this book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer -excellent reference!

 

 

 

 

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer - Dan Burke great book!

Till Next Time

Until next time! Be blessed and practice your recollection. We are moving through the mystical mansions of interior prayer!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2- TOG EP 129

You made it through the first three mansions of the Interior Castle. Your soul has persevered through all the reptiles and trials. In the Third Mansions chapter, part 2, Saint Teresa discusses the importance of renunciation and why we shouldn't ask for spiritual consolations and favors in prayer.

 

 

Timeline:
00:00:36  Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part Deux
00:01:13 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 2
00:11:43 Source Material Notes
00:13:39 Paragraph 11. Leave our cares in God's hands
00:16:37 Paragraph 12. Humility more necessary than corporal penances.
00:22:28 Paragraph 13. Consolations rarely received until the fourth mansions.
00:25:52 Paragraph 14.  Advantages of hearing them.
00:27:50 Paragraph 15. Perfection consists in love, not in reward.  
00:29:32 Paragraph 16. St. Teresa's joy at seeing other souls favored.  
00:30:29 Paragraph 17. These graces should be striven for.
00:31:53 Paragraph 18. Obedience and direction.
00:36:53 Paragraph 19. Misguided zeal for others.
00:39:44 Spiritual Exercises - Dan Burke Practicing Discovery Prayer
00:46:12 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2  

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Show Notes

Third Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

Interior Castle: The Classic Text with Spiritual Commentary - I am using this book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer -excellent reference!

 

 

 

 

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer - Dan Burke great book!

Till Next Time

We have completed Saint Teresa's First Waters stages of prayer. The Third Mansions was the last stop in beginning-advanced ascetical prayer. In the Fourth Mansions, we will step into the prayer stage of the Second Waters of prayer—the mystical prayer rooms!

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1- TOG EP 128

The soul has mastered this praying lifestyle. It knows how to pray and contemplate the Holy Scripture. However, the soul has become too aloof in its prayer abilities and frequently experiences consolation during prayer. So, God puts the soul through trials to purge worldly attachments in preparation for the deeper mansions and stages of prayer.

Timeline:

00:00:39  Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1

 00:02:08 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 2 

 00:03:11 Source Material Notes

00:06:16 Paragraph 1. Imperfections of dwellers in the first three mansions. 

00:09:46 Paragraph 2. Our trials show us our weakness. 

00:13: 25 Paragraph 3. Humility learnt by our faults. 

00:16:35 Paragraph 4. Love of money. 

00:18:39 Paragraph 5. Liberty of spirit. 

00:20:25 Paragraph 6. On bearing contempt. 

00:21:58 Paragraph 7. Detachment proved by trials. 

00:25:59 Paragraph 8. Virtue and humility are the essentials. 

00:28:55 Paragraph 9. Perfection requires detachment. 

00:33:02 Paragraph 10. We should try to make rapid progress. 

00:34:04 Spiritual Exercises - Dan Burke Practicing Discovery Prayer

00:46:27 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1 

 

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Show Notes

Third Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

Interior Castle: The Classic Text with Spiritual Commentary - I am using this book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer -excellent reference!

 

 

 

 

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer - Dan Burke great book!

Till Next Time

I pray you are blessed with this beginning deep prayer series on Tales of Glory. Next time, we're diving into Chapter 2, part 2, of Third Mansions. Our last stop in the ascetical prayer mansions before entering the mystical stages of prayer!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

 

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2- TOG EP 127

 The soul has made great strides and progress in building its interior prayer life. Praying is now a lifestyle, and a relationship with Jesus is flourishing. Then, all of a sudden, the soul feels distant from Jesus, and the momentum of praying stalls. The buckets from the well are coming dry. The soul is frustrated, but Saint Teresa encourages us not to worry because we have entered the Third Mansions of prayer.

 

Timeline:

00:00:45  Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2

 00:04:02 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 1

 00:07:36 Source Material Notes 

 00:11:09 Paragraph   9 - The rich young man in the Gospel

 00:17:15 Paragraph 10 - Reasons of aridity in prayer

 00:23:41 Paragraph 11 - Humility

 00:32:00 Paragraph 12 - Tepidity (Lacking emotional warmth) 

 00:37:04 Paragraph 13 -  We must give all to God

 00:38:42 Paragraph 14 - Our debt  

 00:39:56 Paragraph 15 - Consolations and aridities

 00:49:53 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Third Mansions Teresan Prayer

 00:59:49 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 1   

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Show Notes

Third Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

Interior Castle: The Classic Text with Spiritual Commentary - I am using this book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer -excellent reference!

 

 

 

 

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer - Dan Burke great book!

Till Next Time

I pray you are blessed with this beginning deep prayer series on Tales of Glory. Next time, we're diving into Chapter 2 of Third Mansions. Our last stop in the ascetical prayer mansions before entering the mystical stages of prayer!

God Bless

Rev. Mike