This is an exciting mansion as God begins to take the lead becoming much more active in the soul, while the soul becomes more passive and receptive to God, more fully surrendering to Him, especially in prayer. It is the beginning of the mystical life with the gifts of infused contemplation. These degrees of prayer are called “infused recollection” and “prayer of quiet” (spiritual delight). In this conversation, we discuss what these degrees of prayer are like and what their effects are. We also detail the differences between “consolations” in prayer in comparison to “spiritual delights.” St. Teresa of Avila also tells us that the best way to be predisposed for these gifts and favors is NOT to strive for them! We go over the reasons why. Additionally, we discuss the complementary counsels from St. John of the Cross on what 3 signs must be present for a soul to understand God is calling them to leave discursive meditation and open themselves up to receive the gift of infused contemplation. Finally, we go over St. Teresa’s warnings about false experiences of prayer along with the battles the devil forges on the soul in this fourth dwelling place.
How to Introduce Contemplative Prayer to Children With Guest: Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
Catholic Apps with guests, Jennifer Kane, OCDS and Tim Bete, OCDS
Humility: the Bedrock of Prayer and Spiritual Growth, Part Three
Humility: the Bedrock of Prayer and Spiritual Growth, Part Two
Humility: the Bedrock of Prayer and Spiritual Growth, Part One
The Grace of Contemplative Prayer, Part Three of Three
The Grace of Contemplative Prayer, Part Two of Three
The Grace of Contemplative Prayer, Part One of Three
Silence and Poetry
The Role of Silence in Prayer
An interview with Fr. and Carmelite Friar Don Brink OCD
The Marian Devotion of St. Teresa of Avila
MAY 17 2016: Mary as Our Principal Intercessor to Receive the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Docility to the Holy Spirit.
Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
The Virtue of Hope: Drawn from “Divine Intimacy” and Pope Benedict XVI’s “On Christian Hope”
Introduction to the Virtuous Life and Spiritual Insight of Madame Barbara Acarie/Blessed Mary of the Incarnation, OCD
Great Books
A Reflection on Reconciliation
The Remarkable Mercy of God (2 of 2)
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Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Bible Recap
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)