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Carmelite Spirituality

Why canonize St. Therese’s parents?
28 Apr 2015

Why canonize St. Therese’s parents?

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 4

Recent reports from the Vatican indicated that Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, will be canonized in October. Although many news articles said the canonizations will take place during the Synod on the Family, this … Continued

Blessed Louis Martin, Blessed Zelie, Carmelite Spirituality, Little Way
The prayer of quiet
21 Apr 2015

The prayer of quiet

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 11

  The prayer of quiet is the second type of contemplative prayer God gives in St. Teresa’s fourth mansions. Here is Teresa’s description of the prayer of quiet from Way of Perfection: This is a supernatural state, and, however hard … Continued

Carmelite Spirituality, Contemplation, Interior Castle, Prayer of Quiet, St. Teresa of Avila
Infused recollection, the first stage of contemplation
15 Apr 2015

Infused recollection, the first stage of contemplation

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 9

    After a few weeks’ break, we return to the Interior Castle today to study what St. Teresa of Avila says about the prayer of infused recollection. There are two types of infused (meaning God-given) contemplation souls experience in … Continued

Carmelite Spirituality, Contemplation, Interior Castle, Recollection, St. Teresa of Avila

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