Beginning a Deeper Prayer Life with Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle - First Mansions Chapter 1 - TOG EP 120

 

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intriguing intersection of ascetical and mystical stages of prayer in building a deepening prayer life. Mike delves into the fascinating information in Saint Teresa of Avila's treatise on prayer, The Interior Castle, and unpacks the various forms of prayer she instructs us to use to develop a life-changing, deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Let's enter the First Mansions Chapter as we learn how to begin to pray!

 

 

 

 

Timeline:

00:00:00 Matthew 25 v1-13

00:01:43 Introduction

00:04:50 What are our objectives?

00:12:24 What is The Interior Castle?

00:30:12 Ascetical Prayer - First through the Third Mansions

00:31:48 Mystical Prayer - Fourth through the Seventh Mansions

00:37:25 Saint Teresa’s autobiography - Life of Teresa

00:39:10 The Four Waters of Prayer

00:42:39 How do we Enter The Interior Castle?

00:50:36 Prayer

00:55:12 Christian Meditation

00:58:13 Vocal Prayer

00:59:26 Mental Prayer

01:05:06 Spiritual Exercises - Beginning to pray The Our Father

01:11:04 Conclusion

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Show Notes

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!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

Discerning Hearts podcasts: 

The Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila (pdf) 

The Interior Castle First Mansions Chapter 1 (audio)

Introduction – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray /w Dr. Anthony Lilles

First Mansions: Chapter 1 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – with Dr. Anthony Lilles

 

Till Next Time

I pray this information blessed you. Whether you are starting out or farther down the road in your interior prayer life, I am sure you picked up something new from this discussion.

God Bless

Rev Mike - The M16 Bishop!