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Category: prayer of longing

Pray Continually

Many Christians have dedicated a special time of day when they pray. But the Bible calls us to pray continually. Continue reading “Pray Continually”

Author toddPosted on December 24, 2019August 17, 2020Categories meditation, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of resting, prayer of union, spoken prayer

The Prayer of Longing

For most of us, our prayer-life consists of words. Maybe we say them spontaneously. Maybe we say them from memory. We pray by saying words. And lots of them. Continue reading “The Prayer of Longing”

Author toddPosted on December 31, 2015February 21, 2020Categories prayer, prayer of longing

The Prayer of Desire

Living within each of us are desires. We desire this; we long for that. Our desire for God can be called the “Prayer of Desire.” Continue reading “The Prayer of Desire”

Author toddPosted on December 31, 2015May 17, 2020Categories prayer, prayer of longing

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 toddPosted on December 25, 2015July 13, 2020Categories 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 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

Contemplative Prayer as Longing

The concept of Contemplative Prayer can be difficult to understand. But in Psalm 63, David provides a great description: Continue reading “Contemplative Prayer as Longing”

Author toddPosted on November 15, 2015February 21, 2020Categories contemplative prayer, prayer, prayer of longing

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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