Monday, September 18, 2023

Beginning Prayer - Practicing His Presence - The Second Mansions Part 2 TOG EP 80

In Tales of Glory podcast episode 80, we continue exploring the beginning prayer life in Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle Second Mansions. What does it mean to have an interior prayer life? What does it mean to practice the presence of God? How do I learn to pray and start building my deep relationship with Jesus? I cover a simple prayer tool Saint Teresa of Avila mentioned at the closing of her Second Mansions in the Interior Castle. She said souls that are beginning to learn to pray practice recollection. What does it mean to practice Teresan recollection? Check out episode 80 of Tales of Glory as we learn how to pray like Saint Teresa of Avila. 


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Show Notes

Conversation with Christ the book used in this episode to discuss recollection.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Beginning Prayer series in the Second Mansions:

Beginning Prayer - The Second Mansions Part 1 TOG EP 79 - Introduction

Beginning Prayer - Practicing His Presence - The Second Mansions Part 2 TOG EP 80 - Recollection

Beginning Prayer - Christian Meditation - The Second Mansions Part 3 TOG EP 81 - Christian Meditation

 

Till Next Time

Thank you for tuning in. We'll progress in our beginning to pray lessons next time with discursive meditation. Until then, practice His presence!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section. Or leave a comment on the facebook page, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare.

God Bless
Rev. Mike




Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Beginning Prayer - The Second Mansions Part 1 TOG EP 79

 

In Tales of Glory podcast episode 79, we examine the beginning prayer life in Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle Second Mansions. In previous episodes of Tales of Glory, we have covered Saint Teresa's classic text on prayer, The Interior Castle. Now, how do we begin our journey in developing a Teresan interior prayer life? What is an interior prayer life? What does Saint Teresa mean by practicing recollection? What is the difference between ascetical and mystical prayer? Pull up a chair, pour yourself your favorite beverage, and let's learn to begin a contemplative prayer life.




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Show Notes

Saint Teresa's Teaching on Grades of Prayer - this is the document I referred to in the podcast.

 

The Beginning Prayer series in the Second Mansions:

Beginning Prayer - The Second Mansions Part 1 TOG EP 79 - Introduction

Beginning Prayer - Practicing His Presence - The Second Mansions Part 2 TOG EP 80 - Recollection 

Beginning Prayer - Christian Meditation - The Second Mansions Part 3 TOG EP 81 - Christian Meditation


 

Till Next Time

This is a very exciting and important topic in Christian prayer discipleship and spiritual direction. I hope you enjoyed this episode. Feel free to leave questions and comments below, or over on our Facebook page, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare.

God Bless

Rev. Mike