Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 3 -TOG EP 132

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions - Chapter 3. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa introduces the Prayer of Recollection, where the soul is supernaturally pulled into the presence of Jesus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timeline:

00:00:00  Show Opener - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 3 P7

00:00:42  Introduction - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 3

00:01:43 Introduction to the Fourth Mansions

00:09:43 Quick Review on Recollection

00:15:34 Paragraph 1. The Prayer of recollection compared to the inhabitants of the castle. 

00:20:02 Paragraph 2. The Shepherd recalls His flock into the castle. 

00:21:18 Paragraph 3. This recollection supernatural. 

00:26:53 Paragraph 4. It prepares us for higher favors. 

00:28:49 Paragraph 5. The mind must act until God calls it to recollection by love. 

00:31:26 Paragraph 6. The soul should here abandon itself into God’s hands. 

00:35:36 Paragraph 7. The prayer of recollection, and distractions in Prayer. 

00:40:15 Paragraph 8. Liberty of spirit gained by consolations. 

00:46:39 Paragraph 9. The soul must be watchful. 

00:47:36 Paragraph 10. The devil specially tempts such souls.

00:49:13 Paragraph 11. False trances and raptures. 

00:55:33 Paragraph 12. How to treat those deluded in this way. 

01:00:17 Paragraph 13. Risks of delusion in this mansion.

01:01:46  Spiritual Exercises - Teresan Recollection

01:09:02  Conclusion

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Show Notes

Fourth Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

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

I recommend downloading and reading these bucks while going through the mystical mansions. 

Life of Saint Teresa of Jesus (Avila) PDF 

The Way of Perfection (PDF) 

The Third Spiritual Alphabet (PDF) - source for "the soul enters into itself". 

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

Congratulations! You've completed the three chapters of Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, Fourth Mansions. We are moving on to explore the Fifth Mansions and the Prayer of Union!

Blessings.

Rev. Mike

 

Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 2-TOG EP 131

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa introduces the Prayer of Quiet, where we feel the presence of Jesus.

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Show Notes

Fourth Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

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

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

Until next time! I pray this journey through advance prayer life is blessing you!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 1-TOG EP 130

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa explains the differences between consolation and spiritual sweetness in prayer.

 

Timeline:
00:01:15  Show Intro - The Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 1
00:01:26 Brief Intro to the Fourth Mansions
00:02:27 Paragraph 01. Graces received in this mansion.
00:06:19 Paragraph 02. Mystic favors.
00:07:17 Paragraph 03. Temptations bring humility and merit.
00:11:11 Paragraph 04. Sensible devotion and natural joys.
00:16:12 Paragraph 05. Sweetness in devotion.
00:18:55 Paragraph 06. Saint Teresa's experience of it.
00:20:40 Paragraph 07. Love of God, and how to foster it.
00:23:38 Paragraph 08. Distractions.
00:25:35 Paragraph 09. They do not destroy divine union.
00:28:11 Paragraph 10. Saint Teresa's physical distractions.
00:30:14 Paragraph 11. How to treat distractions.
00:32:59 Paragraph 12. They should be disregarded.
00:34:34 Paragraph 13. Self-knowledge necessary.
00:35:48 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation Matthew 1
00:42:48 Conclusion Fourth Mansions Chapter 1
 

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Show Notes

Fourth Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

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

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

Until next time! Be blessed and practice your recollection. We are moving through the mystical mansions of interior prayer!

God Bless

Rev. Mike

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2- TOG EP 129

You made it through the first three mansions of the Interior Castle. Your soul has persevered through all the reptiles and trials. In the Third Mansions chapter, part 2, Saint Teresa discusses the importance of renunciation and why we shouldn't ask for spiritual consolations and favors in prayer.

 

 

Timeline:
00:00:36  Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part Deux
00:01:13 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 2
00:11:43 Source Material Notes
00:13:39 Paragraph 11. Leave our cares in God's hands
00:16:37 Paragraph 12. Humility more necessary than corporal penances.
00:22:28 Paragraph 13. Consolations rarely received until the fourth mansions.
00:25:52 Paragraph 14.  Advantages of hearing them.
00:27:50 Paragraph 15. Perfection consists in love, not in reward.  
00:29:32 Paragraph 16. St. Teresa's joy at seeing other souls favored.  
00:30:29 Paragraph 17. These graces should be striven for.
00:31:53 Paragraph 18. Obedience and direction.
00:36:53 Paragraph 19. Misguided zeal for others.
00:39:44 Spiritual Exercises - Dan Burke Practicing Discovery Prayer
00:46:12 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2  

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Show Notes

Third Mansions Chapter MP3 audio from Discerning Hearts

The Interior Castle PDF (Zimmerman translation) from Discerning Hearts

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

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

We have completed Saint Teresa's First Waters stages of prayer. The Third Mansions was the last stop in beginning-advanced ascetical prayer. In the Fourth Mansions, we will step into the prayer stage of the Second Waters of prayer—the mystical prayer rooms!