Turning to the Mystics with James Finley Teresa of Avila: Session 6
Sep 7, 2020
Dive into the profound world of Teresa of Avila as the conversation unfolds on the spiritual ascent through the seven mansions of the soul. Explore the challenges mystics face in articulating prayer amid personal suffering and how divine grace sustains them. Reflect on the transformative power of recognizing divine presence during struggles. Lastly, engage in a contemplative prayer session that invites meditation, setting the stage for future discussions on spiritual teachings.
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Beginning the Spiritual Journey
- The spiritual journey begins with sincere intention to seek God despite struggles and inner habits.
- Faith, love, and hope grow through constancy in prayer and fidelity to God's love.
God Seeks Us First
- In the fourth mansion, we realize God is seeking us, not just us seeking God.
- This initiates a delicate, unitive state where God's presence merges with our own.
Trust Subtle Divine Union
- Trust the subtle presence of divine union even if it feels obscure or confusing.
- Discern the authenticity by increasing humility, sensitivity, and fidelity to God's will.