Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 150

 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
 

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) <- the translation used for the TOG podcasts.

 
The Interior Castle Sixth Mansions HTML  

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

Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 149

 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen to the Podcast on Anchor.fm

Watch the Podcast on Spotify

Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts

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Show Notes

Discerning Hearts Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 audio pm3
 

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Peers Translation) the translation used for the podcasts.

 
The Interior Castle Sixth Mansions HTML
 

Supplemental References on the Interior Castle

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!

 

 

 

 

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer - Dan Burke great book!

Till Next Time

That's a wrap on The Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1. Hope you enjoyed this workshop series on Deeper Prayer. In the next episode, we examine the trials of confessors (spiritual directors). If you have questions or comments, leave them here or on our Facebook page.

God Bless
Rev. Mike 

 

Saint Teresa of Avila - Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 - Part 2- Ep 55

 

In Tales of Glory, episode 55, we dive into the Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 - Part 2. Part 2 continues in the Six Mansions and Saint Teresa's prayer of betrothal. We learn from Saint Teresa how to deal with spiritual trials from infirmities (sickness) and dealing with inexperienced and troublesome spiritual directors. Here the soul yearns for the spiritual marriage with the indwelling Jesus Christ but is not fully ready for this stage in the spiritual journey. The road to the prayer with spiritual betrothal (engagement) is filled with trials from God to help shape it. She explains the trials of pride and offense the soul will encounter as it moves through this mystical stage of prayer.

 

 

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Show Notes

Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 (HTML)

Discerning Hearts STOA IC 6M C1 Podcast - a great resource for learning about the IC!

Audio Book Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapters 1-2

Teresa's experience from Sixth Mansions Chapter 1  - infirmities

Life IX - 9  

Teresa's experience from Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 - confessors and spiritual directors

Life XIII - 21-27 

Way of Perfection V - 1-2 

 Life XXX - 15  

 Recommended Reading

Excellent book for beginner developing an interior prayer life.

 

Excellent companion book and commentary on the Interior Castle

 

 

 

 

Till Next Time

Thank you for being patient. I know this was a long time coming. Twenty-three episodes later we returned to part 2. Next episode with Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle - Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 - will be the third and final part for this chapter. There was a lot of deep information here on going deeper in your interior prayer life. If you like this show and the content we would love a financial blessing. There is a paypal button to the right. If there is any topic or question you have, send it to me in a comment or come to the A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare facebook page and make comments or asks questions there too.

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God Bless

Rev. Mike

Saint Teresa of Avila - Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 - Part 1- Ep 38

Tales of Glory - Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 - Part 1 Episode 38.

In Tales of Glory, episode 38, we dive into the Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 - Part 1. In part 1, we cover the introduction of the Six Mansions and Saint Teresa's prayer of betrothal. Here the soul yearns for the spiritual marriage with the indwelling Jesus Christ but is not fully ready for this stage in the spiritual journey. The road to the prayer with spiritual betrothal (engagement) is filled with trials from God to help shape it. She explains the trials of pride and offense the soul will encounter as it moves through this mystical stage of prayer.

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Show Notes

Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 (HTML)

Life XXVIII  - Teresa's experience from Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 paragraph 1

Life XXV 18-21 - Teresa's experience from Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 paragraph 5

Discerning Hearts STOA IC 6M C1 Podcast - a great resource for learning about the IC!

Audio Book Interior Castle Sixth Mansions Chapters 1-2

 

Till Next Time

I hope you enjoyed episode 38 of Tales of Glory! We're partway through Saint Teresa's Sixth Mansions Chapter 01. Part 2 will dive into exterior trials (infirmities) and deal with ill-prepared confessors (spiritual directors).
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