Way of Perfection


"...  I marvel to see that in so few words everything about Contemplation & Perfection is included; it seems we need study no other book  ..."

 Saint Teresa of Avila

Notes 37    Audio

Introduction

 

Origens & Central Theme

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Historical Context

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    Foundations & Method of Prayer

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Prologue

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Part 1 Purpose of the Teresian Carmel (Chs 1-3)

 Strict Observance

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 Holy Poverty

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     Pray for Church Laborers

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                    Part II Foundations of Prayer (Chs 4-15)

Introduction

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Confessors

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  Charity

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 Detachment 

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   Humility 

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                    Part III Diverse Contemplative Paths (Chs 16-18)

 Virtues & Progress in Prayer
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Contemplation: A Gift
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Contemplation & Trials
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                  Part IV Prayer in General (Chs 19-26)

   Contemplation: 3 Effects

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Diversity of Paths

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  Royal Road to Heaven

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  What is Mental Prayer?

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 Determination in General

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   Vocal & Mental Prayer

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     Vocal Prayer & Contemplation

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Prayer of Recollection

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               Part V  Commentary on the Our Father (Chs 27-42)

                             Our Father     

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                             Who Art in Heaven

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                  Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come

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                        Thy Will be done

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                      Give Us this Day our Daily Bread

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   Pardon Us our Offenses

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    Deliver Us from Evil

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Eternal Life

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