In Tales of Glory episode 159, we are in the Seventh Chapter of Saint Teresa of Avila's masterpiece on prayer, The Interior Castle, in the Sixth Mansion, Chapter 8 - Intellectual Visions. Saint Teresa shares how we can have a deep mystical experience with Jesus at our side for an extended period. This is another stage of intimacy in prayer in our interior prayer life, and the level of discernment necessary.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener
00:02:52 Show Introduction to Sixth Mansions Chapter 8
00:06:41 I. Introducing the Intellectual Vision
00:07:13 nos. 1. Our Lord's presence accompanying the soul.
00:09:02 nos. 2. St. Teresa's experience of this.
00:14:41 II. Experiencing the Intellectual Vision
00:15:01 nos. 3. Confidence and graces resulting from this vision.
00:19:52 nos. 4. Its effects.
00:25:08 nos. 5. It Produces humility.
00:28:42 III. Experiencing His Presence
00:29:08 nos. 6. And prepares the soul for other graces.
00:32:28 nos. 7. Consciousness of the presence of the saints.
00:39:08 nos. 8. Obligations resulting from this grace.
00:47:16 IV. Not of the Devil
00:47:35 nos. 9. Signs that this favor is genuine.
00:54:23 nos. 10. A confessor should be consulted.
01:11:06 V. Commenting on Spiritual Direction
01:11:24 nos. 11. Our Lord will enlighten our advisers.
01:16:47 nos. 12. Cautions about this vision.
01:21:20 Conclusion
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener
00:02:52 Show Introduction to Sixth Mansions Chapter 8
00:06:41 I. Introducing the Intellectual Vision
00:07:13 nos. 1. Our Lord's presence accompanying the soul.
00:09:02 nos. 2. St. Teresa's experience of this.
00:14:41 II. Experiencing the Intellectual Vision
00:15:01 nos. 3. Confidence and graces resulting from this vision.
00:19:52 nos. 4. Its effects.
00:25:08 nos. 5. It Produces humility.
00:28:42 III. Experiencing His Presence
00:29:08 nos. 6. And prepares the soul for other graces.
00:32:28 nos. 7. Consciousness of the presence of the saints.
00:39:08 nos. 8. Obligations resulting from this grace.
00:47:16 IV. Not of the Devil
00:47:35 nos. 9. Signs that this favor is genuine.
00:54:23 nos. 10. A confessor should be consulted.
01:11:06 V. Commenting on Spiritual Direction
01:11:24 nos. 11. Our Lord will enlighten our advisers.
01:16:47 nos. 12. Cautions about this vision.
01:21:20 Conclusion
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