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Dark Night of the Soul

The suffering of the sixth mansions
8 Sep 2015

The suffering of the sixth mansions

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 0

Getting back to Interior Castle, we’ve been talking about the sixth mansions. Last time we looked at raptures and ecstasy. There are many more types of mystical phenomena that one can experience in the sixth mansions. Among them are what … Continued

Dark Night of the Soul, Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions, St. Teresa of Avila, Suffering
Why is my prayer so dry?
12 Aug 2015

Why is my prayer so dry?

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 3

Anyone who practices mental prayer for any length of time will reach a dry period. Why does this happen? What can we do about it? Sometimes prayer is dry because we are sick, depressed, anxious, or over-tired. In such cases, … Continued

Centering Prayer, Dark Night of the Soul, Dryness, Infused Contemplation, Prayer, Spiritual Darkness, St. John of the Cross
Silent night, silent God
25 Dec 2012

Silent night, silent God

by crossini4774 | posted in: Homeschool & Parenting | 0

Silence can be beautiful at Christmas. Picture the quiet of a night with new-fallen snow, or the hush in which only the breathing of an infant can be heard. But silence, when unwanted, can also be painful. Silence can mean … Continued

Carmelite, Catholic, Dark Night of the Soul, Silence, Suffering

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