Episode 13 - Third Mansions 2.3 - Interior Castle, St Teresa of Avila

What is spiritual perfection for the Christian? Having consolations? Doing moderate amount of penances? Taking great care of our bodies? No. Christian perfection consists in the increase of love. St Teresa wants us to fix our minds on this target, this goal. We must surrender ourselves to God, not focus so much on calculating our own perfection. The journey we are on is towards Love, towards becoming a loving person. Great humility makes the journey possible. Focusing on the goal assures success.