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Contemplative Prayer in the Bible

The practice of Contemplative Prayer is clearly taught by some of the great heroes of the faith. But is it taught in the Bible? Continue reading “Contemplative Prayer in the Bible”

Author sitePosted on September 18, 2019October 1, 2019Categories bible, contemplative prayer, doctor of the church, mystic, prayer

The Doctors of the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church gives the title “Doctor of the Church” to their very greatest teachers of theology or doctrine. Here are the 36. Continue reading “The Doctors of the Catholic Church”

Author sitePosted on March 3, 2019Categories catholic, doctor of the church, history, history medieval, history modern, history patristic, history postmodern, history reformation

The Life of Teresa of Ávila

Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences. Continue reading “The Life of Teresa of Ávila”

Author sitePosted on June 17, 2018September 22, 2019Categories autobiography, books, carmelite, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, meditation, mystic, people, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of union

The Story of a Soul

The Story of a Soul (l’Histoire d’une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux (1983-1897). She is probably the most loved Christian writer of all time. Continue reading “The Story of a Soul”

Author sitePosted on December 25, 2015Categories autobiography, books, carmelite, catholic, doctor of the church, history modern, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of rapture, prayer of union

The Living Flame of Love

John of the Cross wrote a book called “The Living Flame of Love.” He was near the end of his life and at the very peak of mystical experi­ence. Continue reading “The Living Flame of Love”

Author sitePosted on December 24, 2015Categories books, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of resting, prayer of union

Athanasius of Alexandria

We Christians know that Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine. To deny his human nature, or deny his Divine nature, is a heresy. Continue reading “Athanasius of Alexandria”

Author sitePosted on December 21, 2015Categories doctor of the church, people, reformer

Ambrose of Milan

Ambrose of Milan studied Scripture and theology. His preaching made a difference in the lives of people for Jesus Christ. Continue reading “Ambrose of Milan”

Author sitePosted on December 20, 2015Categories doctor of the church, people

Augustine of Hippo

Augustine is one of the most important teachers and preachers in the 2,000-year history of the Christian faith. Continue reading “Augustine of Hippo”

Author sitePosted on December 15, 2015Categories doctor of the church, people

The Dark Night by St. John of the Cross

John of the Cross wrote “The Dark Night” in 1578 or 1579 as a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer. Continue reading “The Dark Night by St. John of the Cross”

Author sitePosted on September 7, 2015Categories books, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of resting, prayer of union

The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila

St. Teresa of Ávila wrote “The Interior Castle” in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer. Continue reading “The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila”

Author sitePosted on September 6, 2015Categories books, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, mystic, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of resting, prayer of union

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