Life

 

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Introduction to the Book of Her Life

Introduction

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Part 1    Portrait & Path of Conversion,  Chapters 1-9

Teresa gives us a portrait of the first 40 years of her life. She tells the story of the struggle and love between God and herself which ultimately results in her 'conversion' before the wounded Christ. (1554, 5D)  

Portrait First 40 years

Chps. 4-6

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Part 2  A Treatise on the 4 Degrees of Prayer, Chapters 10-22

Following the transition chapter, Chapter 10  (Notes  Audio) Teresa outlines the 4 Degrees of interior prayer using the analogy of the 4 Ways to Water the Garden. She finishes her presentation stressing the importance of the Humanity of Christ.

1st: Meditation

Chps. 11-13

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2nd: Quiet

Chps. 14-15

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3rd: Sleep of Powers

Chps. 16-17 

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4th: Union-Rapture-Humanity

Chps. 18-22 

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Part 3  Mystical Life-Teresa's New Life, Chapters 23-31

Teresa picks back up telling the Story of her life...the story of God within her. There is less distance now between the narrator and the principle person in the tale.

New Life In Christ

Chps.  23-24

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Locutions

Chps. 25-26

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Temptations-Trials

Ch 30-31 

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Part 4 The Foundation of St. Joseph's Convent, Chapters 32-36

We go from the interior life to an external event - the foundation of St. Joseph's Convent. A fruitful experience. The blessings received are for the Church. (1562, 6D)  

Vision of Hell; St. Joseph's Beginnings

 Chps. 32-33

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Foundation of St. Joseph's

Chps. 34-35-36

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Part 5 The Effects of Prayer; Peace is restored, Chapters 37-40

Teresa once again takes up the telling of her interior experiences which brings her to discuss her present - rich in divine favors, lived out with an internal sense of security; a new serenity.
 

Favors 1: Effects of...

Chps. 37-38

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Favors 2: Intercession

Ch. 39

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Favors 3: Benefits to Soul

Chp. 40

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               IHS : Saint Teresa's Final Remarks

IHS

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