St. Anthony's Tongue How the Saints Felt God (and What It Means for Us)
Nov 18, 2025
Discover the intoxicating encounters saints had with God, from Philip Neri's fiery heart to Teresa of Ávila's piercing love. Explore how different sensations—like fragrance and light—illustrate divine touch. Unpack the Church's teachings on mystical experiences and discernment in prayer. Listen to vivid testimonies that celebrate the profound stillness and peace found in God's presence. This exploration reveals that feeling God isn’t distant; it pulses through every moment, beckoning us closer.
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Dreams And A Pierced Heart
- W. Warning recounts recurring dreams where departed loved ones gave him the Eucharist and later a prayer moment pierced his heart.
- He woke crying with sensations like honey on his tongue and a lasting flame of peace that led him back to the Church.
Discern By The Fruits
- Judge interior experiences by their fruits: peace, humility, charity, and conversion indicate God; anxiety and self-fixation do not.
- If worried, seek a trusted spiritual advisor and mental-health help for troubling visions or voices.
Consolations Versus Chasing Feelings
- The Church calls these sensory encounters consolations meant to draw souls closer to God, not guaranteed signs to chase.
- Saints warn against seeking consolations; prayer should love God without demanding sensations.
