Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 3 Prayer of Union TOG Ep 137

We are exploring Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fifth Mansions - Chapter 3. The Fifth Mansion is the prayer stage of spiritual betrothal. Saint Teresa explains that the Prayer of Union is dependent on the soul practicing the two commandments: love God and love the neighbor!Timeline:00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 200:01:10 Introduction - Welcome00:06:10 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions (Third Water)00:13:52 Paragraph 1. Zeal for the souls left by divine union.00:26:30 Paragraph 2. The soul may fall from such a state.00:28:30 Paragraph 3. How divine union may always be obtained. 00:29:13 Paragraph 4. Union with the will of good - supernatural union.00:30:25 Paragraph 5. Advantage of union gained by self-mortification. 00:37:26 Paragraph 6. Defects which hinder this union.00:40:05 Paragraph 7. Divine union obtained by perfect love of God and our neighbor.00:44:04 Paragraph 8. Love for God and our neighbor are proportionate.00:46:53 Paragraph 9. Real and imaginary virtues.00:47:58 Paragraph 10. Illusionary good resolutions.00:52:36 Paragraph 11. Works, not feelings, procure union.00:55:28 Paragraph 12. Fraternal charity will certainly gain this union.01:00:16 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation01:12:46 Conclusion🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 3 Prayer of Union TOG Ep 137Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1434367570/cosmology-and-demonology-in-genesis-1-11?ref=reviews 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal: