The life of contemplation is itself a lifetime journey. Just as with any significant journey, and there is no more important journey then the journey to the interior of our soul, we must make preparations. We must understand the mode of transportation we will use for different parts of the journey, and we have a few means of navigation to ensure we stay on course, or that we are able to find our way back on course if we should become lost. Finally, we must be able to anticipate the obstacles that we may encounter along the way. In this first of a series of conversations, Mark and Frances discuss the work we must do in our prayer life to allow us to advance, and to make sure we can stay on the right path. Beginning with the very foundation of the Order of Carmel, they offer a series of practical tips and a narrative explanation of how the journey of faith, guided by contemplation, might play out in someone's life. This particular program is an excellent introduction to an understanding of how the memory can serve as an impediment to our progress in the life of prayer. More importantly, through the introduction of various means of navigation, they present solid advice on how on anyone can learn to avoid the obstacles along the journey.
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Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 9)
Thinking about the Samaritan Woman During Lent
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 8)
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 7)
Interior Castle (part 12): Seventh Dwelling Place; Ch. 1-2: The Grand Entrance and Spiritual Marriage
Christmas Preparation for Carmelites
Interior Castle (part 11): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 10-11: Preparing to Enter the Kingly Chambers
The Determined Determination of St. Teresa of Avila
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 6)
Interior Castle (part 10): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 7-9: Keeping Christ Present
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 5)
Interior Castle (part 9): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 4-6: Mansion of Spiritual Betrothal & Mystical Communications
The Active Night of the Purification of the Spirit
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 4)
The Third Spiritual Alphabet and St. Teresa of Avila
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 3)
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 2)
Exploring Contemplation with St. John of the Cross (part 1)
Interior Castle (part 8): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 1-3: Greater Trials & Greater Favors
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