Thursday, December 19, 2024

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



Till Next Time

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

God Bless
Rev. Mike





Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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


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


Sunday, December 1, 2024

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




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!


Monday, November 18, 2024

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



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


 

Thursday, October 24, 2024

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


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


 

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1- TOG EP 126

How does the soul know it has entered the Third Mansions stage of prayer life? What are the struggles and trials of the soul as it works to avoid temptation and venial sin? The battle can be so intense that the soul may want to quit or backslide. The soul is capable of connecting with God, yet it now feels distant. Teresa has experienced this, and she shares her wisdom about the Third Mansions!



Timeline:

00:45:00  Show Intro - Growing in Prayer to the Second Mansions

 00:01:00 Recap and Viewer Feedback on the Mansions

 00:03:12 Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1 Introduction

 00:06:34 Source Material Notes

 00:09:04 Paragraph 1 - Souls in the Third Mansions

 00:21:05 Paragraph 2 - Insecurity in this life

 00:25:19 Paragraph 3 - Our danger of falling from grace

 00:26:47 Paragraph 4 - The saint bewails her past life

 00:29:08 Paragraph 5 - Our Lady’s patronage

 00:33:27 Paragraph 6 - Fear necessary even for religion

 00:35:33 Paragraph 7 - Saint Teresa’s contrition

 00:36:29 Paragraph 8 - Characteristics of those in the Third Mansions

 00:38:56 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Third Mansions Teresan Prayer

 00:47:52 Conclusion and Review of the Second Mansions 

 



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Show Notes


Third Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts


Till Next Time

I hope you enjoyed this discussion on the Interior Castle - Third Mansions - Chapter 1 - Part 1. In Part 2 we'll dive into the issue of aridity in prayer - when the well runs dry!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Building Christian Communities for Disciplining Souls - TOG EP 125

In Tales of Glory 125, we learn from The Shift podcast co-host Meagan Wright how she follows Jesus's voice, builds small communities with souls, and effectively makes disciples. Meagan, a mom, grandmother, creative and contemplative soul,  worship leader, and a missionary in her own backyard. Meagan discusses how Jesus led her to the desert to build a spiritual oasis.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 Timeline:

00:00:00  Show Intro with guest co-host Meagan Wright
00:01:15 Who is Meagan?
00:09:18 Jesus returns Meagan to her Egypt
00:11:55 Focusing on disciplining people
00:14:55 Permitting changes in life
00:21:06 The importance and simplicity of the soul hearing God
00:22:40 The certitude of a new believer hearing the voice of God
00:25:05 Making disciples
00:33:26 Jesus prepares the tables
00:36:54 Healing the sick soul through community and Jesus
00:41:00 Dealing with the brokenness after deliverance
00:43:15 When deliverance is a journey walked out with Jesus
00:47:08 What’s the craziest supernatural thing Meagan has experienced?
00:52:58 Jesus tells Meagan He is going to build an oasis in the desert


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Show Notes

Support Meagan and Abby on The Shift

Meagan Wright worship music playlist on YouTube
The Shift podcast on YouTube

Gather People

Gather People website wegatherpeople.org

Gater People facebook



Till Next Time

 Thank you for dropping by. I hope you were blessed with the content in this podcast!


God Bless

Rev. Mike