Beginning a Deeper Prayer Life - Avila's The Interior Castle - First Mansions Chapter 1 - TOG EP 120

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intriguing intersection of ascetical and mystical stages of prayer in building a deepening prayer life. Mike delves into the fascinating information in Saint Teresa of Avila's treatise on prayer, The Interior Castle, and unpacks the various forms of prayer she instructs us to use to develop a life-changing, deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Let's enter the First Mansions Chapter as we learn how to begin to pray!

Timeline:
00:00:00 Matthew 25 v1-13
00:01:43 Introduction
00:04:50 What are our objectives?
00:12:24 What is The Interior Castle?
00:30:12 Ascetical Prayer - First through the Third Mansions
00:31:48 Mystical Prayer - Fourth through the Seventh Mansions
00:37:25 Saint Teresa’s autobiography - Life of Teresa
00:39:10 The Four Waters of Prayer
00:42:39 How do we Enter The Interior Castle?
00:50:36 Prayer
00:55:12 Christian Meditation
00:58:13 Vocal Prayer
00:59:26 Mental Prayer
01:05:06 Spiritual Exercises - Beginning to pray The Our Father
01:11:04 Conclusion

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