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Category: 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 toddPosted on January 16, 2020July 22, 2020Categories autobiography, books, carmelite, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, meditation, mystic, people, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of union, woman

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 toddPosted on March 3, 2019July 20, 2020Categories catholic, doctor of the church, history, history medieval, history modern, history patristic, history postmodern, history reformation

The Ecumenical Councils

There have been seven (or 21) times when all church leaders gathered to reach a consensus on important issues. These events are called “Ecumenical Councils.” Continue reading “The Ecumenical Councils”

Author toddPosted on March 2, 2019February 21, 2020Categories church history, history, history medieval, history modern, history patristic, history postmodern, history reformation, theology

The Reformation Era of Church History (1417 to 1648 AD)

The Reformation era of church history ran from 1417 to 1648 AD. After the Pre-Reformation, there were three simultaneous movements: Reformation; Counter-Reformation; and Private Reforms. Continue reading “The Reformation Era of Church History (1417 to 1648 AD)”

Author toddPosted on March 2, 2019July 20, 2020Categories history, history reformation

The Council of Trent

The Council of Trent (1545-1563) condemned the “heresy” of Protestantism. It is the embodiment of the Counter-Reformation. Continue reading “The Council of Trent”

Author toddPosted on January 29, 2016July 13, 2020Categories books, councils, history reformation

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 toddPosted on December 24, 2015July 13, 2020Categories 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 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 toddPosted on September 7, 2015July 13, 2020Categories 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 toddPosted on September 6, 2015July 13, 2020Categories 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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