Fr. Reid reviews St. Teresa's stages of contemplation:

• Passive Recollection
• Prayer of Quiet
• Prayer of Union
• Spiritual Betrothal
• Spiritual Marriage

It’s Teresa’s belief that God gives this favor of contemplation to those who have renounced the world, at least in their desires, and whom He desires to call to advance further to a higher life.

Episode 20 is a review of the book and the previous 19 podcast episodes.

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Sister Mary Madeline Todd explores St. Catherine's final moments on earth. Through a heartfelt prayer and a detailed account of Catherine's holy death from a letter by a contemporary, gain insight into the saint's intense suffering and unwavering dedication to prayer. Sister Mary Madeline encapsulates Catherine's profound spiritual legacy, emphasizing her Christocentric focus, relational approach to the stages of the spiritual life, dedication to the Church, and the interconnected nature of virtue. The episode closes with an invitation to bathe in the blood of Christ, echoing St. Catherine's enduring message of love and devotion.

Episode 20 reviews The Dialogue and the life and death of St. Catherine of Siena.

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Fr. Reid examines St. Teresa's various forms of prayer and reminds us of a very important principle in the spiritual life: our growth in virtue and our faithfulness to prayer are corollaries. The more we pray, the more we grow in virtue. The more we grow in virtue, the more we will want to pray. Of course, the opposite is true as well. The less we pray, the less we will grow in virtue. And the more we grow in vice, the less we will want to pray.

Episode 19 focuses on the epilogue.

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Dr. Paul Thigpen delves into Saint Augustine's ideas on creation and its parallels to salvation history. This episode of The Commentaries starts with Augustine's prayer emphasizing God's prevenient grace, highlighting that even our turning to Him is enabled by His preparation. Dr. Thigpen guides us through Augustine's intricate connections between cosmic and human history, drawing parallels from Genesis to the Sacraments.

Episode 19 covers Book XIII, Chapters 1-34.

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Sister Mary Madeline Todd explores the rewards of obedience, the pitfalls of disobedience, and the profound impact of humility on virtue. The Father emphasizes the importance of obedience in the context of religious vows and the salvation of souls, providing insights into the joy of a life dedicated to serving God. The episode wraps up with Catherine's heartfelt prayer, expressing gratitude for divine wisdom, seeking purification, and acknowledging the grace of obedience in her spiritual journey.

Episode 19 covers the epilogue.

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St. Teresa is at pains to express how the soul spiritually married to our Lord now lives a new life, a life of complete union with Christ. When our Lord says in His Sermon on the Mount to “be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect,” this is what He wants from us.

Episode 18 focuses on The 7th Mansions, Chapters 3 & 4.

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Emphasizing the necessity of humility and charity when approaching Scripture, Dr. Paul Thigpen delves into Book XII of The Confessions of St. Augustine. Augustine's prayerful reflection leads us to recognize the layers of meaning within even the simplest biblical passages. He navigates various interpretations of Genesis, highlighting the importance of humility in acknowledging our limited understanding. Augustine's call to unity and love amidst diverse interpretations encapsulates the essence of approaching Scripture with reverence and open-heartedness.

Episode 18 covers Book XII, Chapters 1-31.

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St. Teresa discusses our Lord’s presence in the very center of our souls, mortal sin, Trinitarian theology, and the distinction between spiritual betrothal and spiritual marriage. At this stage, Teresa says the soul “is far more active than before in all that concerns God’s service” and is even more attentive to avoid offending God in any way.

Episode 17 focuses on The 7th Mansions, Chapters 1 & 2.

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