God continues to draw the soul closer to Him through the purification of the soul as well as mystical favors that may occur. In this episode, we talk about ecstasies, raptures, flights of the spirit, spiritual betrothal, gift of tears, and the prayer of jubilation. These are all communications from God to the individual soul to draw the soul closer to Himself. St. Teresa always helps us know the effects of such favors and how to discern if they are truly from God. Although some souls may never experience these favors, just knowing about them helps us to praise God all the more for his Majesty, Power, Wisdom and Love.
RESOURCES:
“Interior Castle, Study Guide, 2nd Edition” by St. Teresa of Avila; Translated and Prepared by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD; ICS Publications.
“The Interior Journey Toward God: Reflections from Saint Teresa of Avila” by John Paul Thomas; My Catholic Life.
“Journey into Divine Intimacy with St. Teresa of Avila: a Retreat, Spiritual Direction Guide, and Study Resource” by Sr. Leslie Lund, OCDH (Hermit of the Order of Discalced Carmelites); Carmelite Sisters of Mary Publishers, 2019.
“The Ordinary Path to Holiness” by R. Thomas Richard, PhD; St. Pauls, 2003.
“The Spiritual Life” by Adollphe Tanquerey, SS. DD; Tan Books, 2000.
“Visions and Revelations” by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen; Sophia Institute Press; 2022.
“Private Revelation: Discerning with the Church” by Mark Miravalle; Seat of Wisdom Publications; 2007.
“Revelations and Visions” by Augustin Poulain, SJ; St. Paul’s, 1998.
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The Beatitudes” presented by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
A Father’s Heart, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
The Spiritual Nature of Work: Reflections on Bro. Lawrence and Practicing the Presence of God, with Tim Bete, OCDS
Therese Poems by Sarah Law, with Tim Bete, OCDS
The Dark Night of the Soul—Preparing to Meet the Beloved by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS.
Mary in the Life and Writings of St. John of the Cross by Lynn Bete, OCDS
The Famous Prayer of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity with Frances Harry, OCDS
The 6 Ms with Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
Communism, Carmel, and the Cure with host Frances Harry, OCDS and Angela Winfield, OCDS
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Transfiguration Encounter with Deacon Rusty Baldwin. OCDS
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St. Pope John Paul II and the Blessed Virgin Mary by Paul Adams, OCDS
Maintaining our Carmelite Identity by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Mystical Union with Mary presented by Frances Harry, OCDS
He is Near by from Mark Danis, OCDS, recorded by Frances Harry, OCDS
On Spiritual Communions with Frances Harry, OCDS
The Well-Ordered Life by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
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