Hidden Stage of Prayer No One Warns You About | Lenten Retreat Day 7

David Torkington explores the true nature of contemplation—not as a technique, but as a divine gift and a purifying path to union with God. He explains how contemplation grows out of meditation, but marks a deeper stage in the spiritual life—one that cannot be reversed once entered. Torkington introduces the concept of the dark night of the soul, a painful yet necessary process that purifies the heart, even when God feels absent. This "purgatory on Earth" prepares the soul for total communion with the Divine. If you've ever struggled with dryness in prayer or felt abandoned by God, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a call to deeper trust.