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.
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“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.
“The Angel of the Lord Declared Unto Mary”: Our vocation to Carmel through the Lens of the Angelus by Marika Zimmerman, OCDS
Reflections on Poverty presented by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
Mary in Scripture presented by Chris Cotter, OCDS
“Little Child of Our Mother Mary” by Frances Harry, OCDS
“The Baptism of the Lord” by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
St Elizabeth of the Trinity and prayer to the Trinity
The link between contemplative prayer and poetry
How should we approach the poetry of St. John of the Cross?
On St. Joseph and his purity and humility, with Tammy Jetton, OCDS
The language of God, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin
St. Teresa’s Devotion to St. Joseph presented by Chris Cotter, OCDS
Overview of the Life of St. Teresa of Avila presented by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
Making Sense of Suffering presented by Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
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Thoughts on the Wounds of Love and the Transverberation of the Heart
A Cell of Prayer, the Transverberation, and the Virtues of Mary
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