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
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
