Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 151

 We're exploring the Interior Castle, the Sixth Mansions, Chapter 2, where Saint Teresa edifies us with her experience of Jesus deeply touching our hearts during prayer. She describes these interactions as delicate and powerful. These mystical experiences are vital for enduring trials in the Sixth Mansions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timeline:
00:00:00 Opening Scripture  Luke 7:44-50
00:03:13  Tales of Glory Episode 151 Intro
00:03:44 Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 Topical Outline
00:04:50 Outline I. Introduction to Wounds of Love
00:06:09   nos. 1. Our Lord excites the love of His spouse.
00:09:00  nos. 2. The wound of love. 
00:12:54  nos. 3. The pain it causes. 
00:19:31  nos. 4. The Call of the Bridegroom. 
00:21:57  nos. 5. Effect on the Soul.
00:35:51 Outline II. Divine Spark 
00:36:18  nos.  6. A spark of the fire of love. 
00:43:02  nos.  7. Spark Dies Out.
00:45:37 Outline III. Security, Peace, and Joy.
00:45:55  nos.  8. This grace evidently divine.
00:46:55  nos.  9. One such wound repays many trials. 
00:48:41 Outline IV. Security felt about these experiences.
00:49:05  nos. 10. First reason of immunity from deception.
00:50:22  nos. 11. Second and third reasons.  
00:52:52  nos. 12. The imagination not concerned in it. 
00:57:24  Outline V. No Fear of Deception
00:57:49  nos. 13. St. Teresa never alarmed at this prayer.  
01:02:07  nos. 14.  ‘The odor (Fragrance) of Thine ointment.’ 
01:05:49  nos. 15.  No reason to fear deception here.
01:08:11 Conclusion

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Show Notes

The Sixth Mansions Chapter 3 audio from Discerning Hearts 

 

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 XV - read in this episode's commentaries.

Life XXIX - read in this episode's commentaries.

 

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

Thank you for stopping by and sitting in on the Interior Castle Sixth Mansions workshop. Next time, we will be in the Sixth Mansions, Chapter 4, "Raptures and Flight of the Spirit".

God Bless
Rev. Mike

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

Watch the Podcast on YouTube

Watch the Podcast on Rumble

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