Dec. 29, 2023
Interior Castle (part 12): Seventh Dwelling Place; Ch. 1-2: The Grand Entrance and Spiritual Marriage
What is like to enter into the 7th Dwelling Place? What was it like for St. Teresa? Then we turn to a discussion about spiritual marriage. We focus on what this experience/union with God was like for St. Teresa. These chapters truly help us to ha...
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Oct. 27, 2023
Interior Castle (part 11): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 10-11: Preparing to Enter the Kingly Chambers
In the final rooms of the 6th Dwelling Place of the Interior Castle, St. Teresa teaches us about some special favors our Lord gives to prepare the soul with wedding garments for entrance into His Kingly Chambers, the Throne Room.
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Oct. 17, 2023
The Determined Determination of St. Teresa of Avila
On the Solemnity of St. Teresa of Avila, Deacon Mark Danis gave an inspiring reflection. His focus was on the famous quote of St. Teresa: “You must have a very determined determination.”
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Oct. 4, 2023
Interior Castle (part 10): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 7-9: Keeping Christ Present
The Lord (the Bridegroom) continues to draw the soul (the Bride) closer to Him through the purification of the soul as well as mystical favors that may occur. In this episode, we talk about the importance of keeping the humanity of Christ present in our prayer.
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Sept. 12, 2023
Interior Castle (part 9): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 4-6: Mansion of Spiritual Betrothal & Mystical Communications
God continues to draw the soul closer to Him through the purification of the soul as well as mystical favors that may occur. In this episode, we talk about ecstasies, raptures, flights of the spirit, spiritual betrothal, the gift of tears, and more.
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Aug. 19, 2023
The Third Spiritual Alphabet and St. Teresa of Avila
The 16th Century Spanish Franciscan Friar, Francisco de Osuna, was the author of a book considered to be a great masterpiece and spiritual classic called: “The Third Spiritual Alphabet.” It profoundly influenced St. Teresa of Avila.
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July 19, 2023
Interior Castle (part 8): Sixth Dwelling Place; Ch. 1-3: Greater Trials & Greater Favors
Here in the 6th Dwelling Place, the soul goes through an intensification of the Dark Night, specifically the Dark Night of the Spirit. It’s no surprise that St. Teresa of Avila begins in the first chapter with trials and sufferings.
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June 24, 2023
Interior Castle (part 7): Fifth Dwelling Place; Ch. 3 & 4: True Union with God
The 5th Dwelling Place/Mansion can be understood to be the deeper revelation of God to the soul and the joining of hands in spiritual courtship with our Divine Spouse.
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May 26, 2023
Interior Castle (part 6): Fifth Dwelling Place; New Life in Christ, Fragments of Heaven
As we continue the journey through the interior castle, we grow deeper and deeper in our intimacy and relationship with the Lord. The 5th Dwelling Place can be understood to be the joining of hands in spiritual courtship with our Divine Spouse.
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April 21, 2023
Interior Castle (part 5): Fourth Dwelling Place; Transition & Transformation
This is an exciting mansion as God begins to take the lead becoming much more active in the soul, while the soul becomes more passive and receptive to God, more fully surrendering to Him, especially in prayer.
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March 23, 2023
Interior Castle (part 4): Third Dwelling Place; Pioneer or Settler?
In reference to the third dwelling place/mansion, St. Teresa of Avila tells us that she believes “that through the goodness of God there are many of these souls in the world.” This episode highlights some of the big issues and what's needed to move forward into the higher mansions, and features The…
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March 9, 2023
Interior Castle (part 3): Second dwelling place, the seed is germinating, the battle intensifies
The Second Dwelling Place or Mansion pertains to souls who have already begun to practice prayer and have heard the calls of the Lord. Hence, the seed planted in the first mansion is now starting to germinate and sprout roots.
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Feb. 17, 2023
Interior Castle (part 2): Image of the Soul in the First Dwelling Place
Guest, Theresa Rittenhouse, OCDS, joins host Frances Harry in a Carmelite Converstion on the first dwelling place/mansion of St. Teresa of Avila’s classic masterpiece, “The Interior Castle.”
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Jan. 28, 2023
Interior Castle (part 1): The Our Father Prayer
St. Teresa of Avila, in her classic masterpiece, The Interior Castle, teaches us how to become more intimate with God by journeying through the seven mansions/dwelling places of this interior castle of our soul.
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March 1, 2022
Saint Teresa of Avila and the Holy Spirit, by Teresa Trygstad, OCDS
As a doctor of the Church, St. Teresa of Avila has much to teach the universal Church and humanity at large. She was quite the mystic. We are so blessed that she wrote so much to help us grow in our union with God.
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Oct. 19, 2019
St. Teresa’s Devotion to St. Joseph presented by Chris Cotter, OCDS
Reflecting on St. Teresa of Avila’s devotion to St. Joseph, we see that it comes from her own personal life experience and intercession with St. Joseph. This reflection is based on an except from St. Teresa’s: “The Book of Her Life.” Join in at the end b...
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Oct. 19, 2019
Overview of the Life of St. Teresa of Avila presented by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
Rarely do we get an overview of St. Teresa of Avila’s life, since we most frequently focus on specific teachings from her. This is a refreshing overview with a little bit of trivia.
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Oct. 11, 2016
Intimate Friendship with Jesus Christ—from the Perspective of St. Teresa of Avila
It was through the lens of intimate friendship with Jesus Christ that the many foundations of St. Teresa of Jesus (of Avila) were begun. In her book, “The Way of Perfection,” she wrote: “All my longing was and still is that since He {Jesus} has so many e...
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May 24, 2016
The Marian Devotion of St. Teresa of Avila
How did St. Teresa of Avila express her Marian devotion and how might we imitate her? Although St. Teresa did not write a major work on the Blessed Virgin Mary, there is no doubt the importance she played in St. Teresa’s life, from her youth up through h...
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May 19, 2014
“The Writing and Letters of St. Teresa of Avila #1″ with special guest Lisa LaRosa
Although St. Teresa of Avila said she was NOT a writer, she has a compilation of writings that would dwarf many an author today. Special guest, Lisa LaRosa, tells us about St. Teresa’s writing starting with an early novel as well as her four most famous ...
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Oct. 13, 2013
Quotable Quotes of St. Teresa of Avila, #1
“Quotable Quotes of St. Teresa of Avila, #1″ with host, Frances Harry, along with Guest, Chris Cotter, OCDS. We will be focusing on some of our favorite quotes of St. Teresa of Avila. Some topics to be covered: St. Teresa ‘s conversion story from the “Bo...
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June 21, 2011
The Interior Castles III
“In this program Mark and Frances continue their conversation on St Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castles. Here they will explore the latter part of the 6th Dwelling where the soul is encouraged to continue to reflect on the humanity of Christ, most especia...
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May 9, 2011
The Interior Castle II
Have you ever wondered if your prayer life was useful, and whether you were making progress. In this insightful program, Mark and Frances continue their conversation on Teresa of Avila’s “The Interior Castle.” They will discuss the need for and benefits ...
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May 2, 2011
The Interior Castle II
Have you just begun to pray more seriously, or are you still struggling with finding the time and commitment. On this program Mark and Francis begin a discussion of St Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castles. Today they discuss the first three “Dwellings” or ...
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