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Category: prayer of quiet

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

A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Raymond Kelly

Thomas Raymond Kelly was a Quaker mystic. His book “A Testament of Devotion” is widely read by people interested in spirituality. This is our summary. Continue reading “A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Raymond Kelly”

Author toddPosted on January 14, 2020July 13, 2020Categories contemplative prayer, history modern, people, prayer, prayer of quiet, prayer of union, quaker

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

Four stages of Mystical Prayer in Teresa of Avila

In her Autobiography, Teresa of Avila shares four stages of mystical prayer. Her goal is to inspire you to want to grow in these ways! Continue reading “Four stages of Mystical Prayer in Teresa of Avila”

Author toddPosted on October 16, 2016February 21, 2020Categories meditation, prayer, prayer of quiet, 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

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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