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
