Chap 23 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
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Describes the importance of not turning back when one has set out upon the way of prayer. Repeats how necessary it is to be resolute.

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Chap 24 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Describes how vocal prayer may be practiced with perfection and how closely allied it is to mental prayer.

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Describes the great gain which comes to a soul when it practices vocal prayer perfectly. Shows how God may raise it thence to things supernatural.

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Continues the description of a method for recollecting the thoughts. Describes means of doing this. This chapter is very profitable for those who are beginning prayer.

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Chap 27 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Describes the great love shown us by the Lord in the first words of the Paternoster and the great importance of our making no
account of good birth if we truly desire to be the daughters of God.

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Describes the nature of the Prayer of Recollection and sets down some of the means by which we can make it a habit.

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Chap 29 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Continues to describe methods for achieving this Prayer of Recollection. Says what little account we should make of being favored by our superiors.

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Describes the importance of understanding what we ask for in prayer. Treats of these words in the Paternoster: “Sanctificetur nomen tuum, adveniat regnum tuum.” Applies them to the Prayer of Quiet, and begins the explanation of them.

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Continues the same subject. Explains what is meant by the Prayer of Quiet. Gives several counsels to those who experience it. This chapter is very noteworthy.

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Chap 32 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Expounds these words of the Paternoster: “Fiat voluntas tua sicut in coelo et in terra.” (Thy will done on Earth as it is in Heaven) Describes how much is accomplished by those who repeat these words with full resolution and how well the Lord rewards them for it.

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