As we continue the journey through the interior castle, we grow deeper and deeper in our intimacy and relationship with the Lord. The 5th Dwelling Place/Mansion can be understood to be the joining of hands in spiritual courtship with our Divine Spouse and is in anticipation of a deeper union to come in the remaining mansions. St. Teresa of Avila helps us understand this interior transformation by giving us the analogy of the silkworm turning into a butterfly. The degree of prayer called “the prayer of union” may be experienced in this dwelling place. This Carmelite Conversation discusses what the “prayer of union” is and the effects and benefits of this union. Additionally, we talk about the trials and sufferings also associated with the butterfly and its new life in Christ.
Resources:
“Interior Castle” 2nd Edition, Study Guide by St. Teresa of Avila; ICS Publications.
“The Interior Journey Toward God: Reflections from Saint Teresa of Avila” by John Paul Thomas; My Catholic Life! Inc.
“Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila,” vol. 3; ICS Publications.
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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