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”
Category: 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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”