Meditation versus Contemplation Explained

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👉 What does St. Teresa of Avila teach us about overcoming comfort, distraction, and spiritual mediocrity? In this episode, Conor Gallagher and Fr. Timothy Reid explore the life and legacy of this great Doctor of the Church—her bold reforms of the Carmelite order, her mystical writings, and her deep understanding of prayer as the path to true freedom.

Discover how The Interior Castle and The Way of Perfection reveal the stages of the soul’s journey toward union with God—and why humility, detachment, and charity are essential for spiritual growth today. Fr. Reid shares how St. Teresa’s joy, perseverance, and love of prayer offer timeless guidance for anyone battling anxiety, comfort-seeking, or lukewarm faith.

🙏 Learn how to deepen your prayer life, embrace suffering with purpose, and rediscover the joy of holiness through the wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila.

CHAPTERS

(0:00) Trailer

(1:48) Introduction

(3:13) How Fr. Reid Became a Third Order Carmelite

(12:28) Teresa’s Childhood and Background

(15:30) Teresa Becomes a Carmelite

(22:55) The Context of the Protestant Reformation

(28:10) Reforming the Carmelites and John of the Cross

(42:26) Her First Major Book: The Way of Perfection

(55:15) Humility, Detachment, and Charity

(1:09:08) Mental Prayer and Distractions

(1:11:58) Teresa on Praying the Our Father

(1:24:30) Teresa’s Magnum Opus: The Interior Castle

(1:29:55) The First Mansion

(1:31:40) The Second Mansion

(1:34:04) The Third Mansion

(1:41:15) The Fourth Mansion

(1:46:16) Mansions Five, Six, and Seven

(1:54:05) What Teresa Can Teach Us Today

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