Chap 14 & 15 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 14 & 15

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Treats of the great importance of not professing anyone whose spirit is contrary to the things aforementioned.

Treats of the great advantage which comes from our not excusing ourselves, even though we find we are unjustly condemned.

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Chap 16 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
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St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 16

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Describes the difference between perfection in the lives of contemplatives and in the lives of those who are content with mental prayer. Explains how it is sometimes possible for God to raise a distracted soul to perfect contemplation and the reason for this. This chapter and that which comes next are to be noted carefully.

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Chap 17 & 18 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Chapter 17 & 18

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How not all souls are fitted for contemplation and how some take
long to attain it. True humility will walk happily along the road
by which the Lord leads it.

Continues the same subject and shows how much greater are the
trials of contemplatives than those of actives. This chapter offers
great consolation to actives

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Chap 19 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Chapter 19

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Begins to treat of prayer. Addresses souls who cannot reason with
the understanding

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Chap 20 & 21 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Chapter 20 & 21

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Describes how, in one way or another, we never lack consolation on the road of prayer. Counsels the sisters to include this subject continually in their conversation.

Describes the great importance of setting out upon the practice of prayer with firm resolution and of heeding no difficulties put in the way by the devil.

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

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St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 23

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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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Chapter 24

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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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Chap 25 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Chapter 25

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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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IP#277 Steve Weidenkopf – The Glory of the Crusades on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor

How can the Crusades be considered “glorious”? That was the first question that popped up in my mind when I saw “The Glory of the Crusades” come across my desk. As I found myself caught up in the history unfolding inside the pages of this incredible book, I found that author Steve Weidenkopf approached this subject in an incredibly balanced, engaging and thoughtful way. By far one of the best books I have ever read on the subject. Steve is a lecturer of Church History at the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College and the creator and author of Epic: A Journey through Church History, an adult faith-formation program on the 2,000-year history of the Church. Meticulous researched (just check out the end notes), with little hint of any political agenda, Steve lets history stand on its own solid clear footing. Thank you Catholic Answers for this outstanding book!

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The Glory of the Crusades is valuable not only as history but also as a scholarly debunking of centuries of Protestant and Enlightenment distortion of the facts about the West s struggles against militant Islam. –Rev. C. John McCloskey Research fellow, Faith and Reason Institute

This excellent book employs decades of scholarly research to show average readers what medieval historians have long known that popular culture s image of the Crusades has nothing at all to do with the events themselves. Catholics who cringe at the mention of the Crusades will find in this work a surprising and inspiring story of faith. –Thomas F. Madden Director, Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Saint Louis University

IP#276 Dr. Alan Schreck – St. Francis and Pope Francis on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor

In “St. Francis and Pope Francis: Prayer, Poverty, and Joy in Jesus” Dr. Alan Schreck provides wonderful insights on the connections between Pope Francis and St. Francis. Much has been written about the “Jesuit” nature of the pontificate of Pope Francis, but not as much about the “Evangelical” spirit which unites the hearts of the Francis who lived 900 years ago and the pontiff who claimed his name. Dr. Schreck is an engaging writer, who is capable of not only sharing relevant history of the past, but is gifted in making it come alive and meaningful for our lives today. A fascinating work!

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Dr. Alan Schreck explores the times and messages of St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, bringing together their shared emphases, including:

Conversion — their stories are different but their message the same: turn to God
Prayer – union with Jesus is for everyone
Poverty – the imitation of Christ heals and restores
Church – faithfulness is the foundation for renewal
Mission – the same in every age: share the Gospel
Joy – the hallmark of Catholic life and possible for us today