We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 1, in part 2 of this two-part podcast on stages of mystical prayer life. Saint Teresa explains the importance of the prayer stage of the Sixth Mansions. She uses the analogy of a spiritual engagement to describe the depths of the relationship of our heart and soul to Jesus. And of course, this deep interior prayer relationship is accompanied by trials. She outlines the state of the soul in the Sixth Mansions when dealing with spiritual directors, and the intolerable torment the soul can experience in trials as Jesus refines the soul.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opening Scripture James 1:2-4
00:01:25 Tales of Glory Episode 150 Intro
00:03:05 Sixth Mansions Chapter I Topical Outline
00:04:10 Section IV. Trials from Confessors
00:04:24 15. A timorous confessor.
00:09:46 16. Anxiety on account of past sins.
00:14:38 17. Fears and aridity.
00:16:23 18. Scruples and fears raised by the devil.
00:21:36 19. Bewilderment of the soul.
00:26:20 20. God alone relieves these troubles.
00:32:29 Section V. The Soul Feels Forsaken
00:32:56 21. Human weakness.
00:37:49 22. Earthly consolations are of no avail.
00:42:37 23. Prayer gives no comfort at such a time.
00:48:26 24. Remedies for these interior trials.
00:50:37 Section VI. Trials from Devils and Other Afflictions
00:50:49 25. Trials caused by the devil.
00:53:28 26. Other afflictions.
00:54:34 Section VII. Preparing to Enter the Seventh Mansions
00:54:36 27. Preparatory to entering the seventh mansions.
00:55:49 Conclusion
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Show Notes
Discerning Hearts Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 audio pm3
Life of Saint Teresa of Avila Chapter XXX - read on the show in Commentary 25.
Supplemental References on the Interior Castle
Interior Castle: The Classic Text with Spiritual Commentary - My favorite reference.
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
So what did you think? Did you gain a deep understanding of what the dark night of the soul truly means? Thank you for being a part of the Tales of Glory family and tuning in. May God bless you immensely.
Rev. Mike
Hi Mike! Thank you for the podcast and commentary. You encouraged comments so here I go! I have the same/similar affliction that keeps coming up in relationships. Broadly, it is emotional abuse (power/control, gas lighting, guilt, shame, manipulation, silent treatment, walking on eggshells, blame shifting etc). After a period of time(several occurrences with the person) I trigger to anger and relationship is harmed. I have prayed, got counselling, speak to Jesus and this type of affliction persists. The only thing that changes is the person. As either the person has died, or I have divorced, or ended the relationship. I am the only one in any of my family or current personal relationships that is saved, baptized and not practicing a type of new age or occultic practice. I used to. I was into every type of new age and occultic practice. Sadly, this continued after being saved and warned. I was deceived then spiritually attacked so badly. 6 years has passed since my activity. I still hear noises btw Rev. Mike. This type of affliction (emotional abuse) happened with my mother (she died- member of Orangeman lodge- family history of lodge members on both sides of family going back several generations - I stopped looking or counting), 2 ex-spouses (one of them was also physical abuse – one spouse heavy into Reiki plus a lot more..), now this is happening with my youngest daughter (just started into Reiki and receiving reiki counselling). She won't listen to my warnings. Neither will sister or cousins. The current situation with my daughter is one with a huge sting. She just got married and I was “deleted” from any role of “mother of the bride” and I was replaced by the god mother. This came out of left field. This affliction is loud and in my face. Making me wonder if I am being attacked through her. The affliction is on repeat with me from a child with my mother, 2 spouses and now my daughter. Over 40 years! (I am 57) So when I listen to this podcast I can relate to the types of affliction. I am very discouraged and feel like spiraling. I barely can walk and talk with Jesus, but I force myself to unload my hurt feelings and look for spiritual repairing. I really like the idea of a spiritual director, however, to find that person I feel is extremely difficult. Especially since there is so much deception and due to my occult/spiritual warfare experiences it really be hard for me to trust anyone. Any thoughts or comments appreciated! Thanks again for you what you do Mike. Very valuable!
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