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Day 7 of the Mental Health Novena with Fr. Jonathan Meyer. Today we pray for those whose mental health is affected by poverty and economic struggles. We ask the intercession of St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa). #MentalHealthNovena #FrMeyer #AliveSeries #CatholicFaith #MotherTeresa #Poverty

Discover how St. Teresa of Avila reformed her order—and reminds us that every grace flows through the humanity of Christ.Morning Offering, October 15, 2025Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Friends of the Rosary,Today, October 15, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582).Born in Avila, Spain, in the year 1515, this sixteenth-century Spaniard saint is honored as the "seraphic virgin," virgo seraphica, doctrix mystica, doctor of mystical theology, and teacher of the spiritual life.She reformed the Carmelite Order, with the help of St. John of the Cross, changing most of the Carmelite convents and founding thirty-two reformed convents.She reached the highest degree of prayer and, through prayer, obtained such knowledge of divine things that in 1970 Pope St. Paul VI named her the first woman Doctor of the Church.  Her writings are still the classic works on mysticism. Autobiography of St. Teresa, Interior Castle, and Way of Perfection.Through her mystical union with God, she reached a climax when her heart was transfixed (transverberatio cordis),St. Teresa composed the following well-known lines:Let nothing affright thee,Nothing dismay thee.All is passing,God ever remains.Patience obtains all.Whoever possesses GodCannot lack anythingGod alone suffices.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠October 14, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Not saved but rather justified by works

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This is an abridged excerpt from a much longer entry in the bookThe Liturgical Year is a work written between 1841 and 1875, by Dom Prosper Gueranger, abbot of the French Benedctine abbey of Solesmes. It is a rich theological reflection on the various feasts and seasons of the Church's liturgical cycle. Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss St. Teresa of Avila (2:52) who was St Teresa of Avila? (11:52) what is a Doctor of the Church? What are some of the insights of writings in the life of St Teresa o Avila? (20:29) Break 1 Richard - Daughter is a Carmelite. Wanted to share what she's going through as a Carmelite and my experience as a father. (29:01) How did St. Teresa deal with opposition in her life? (35:42) Mike – I was able to visit her convent a few times. The greatest treasure of hers is her prayer 'Let nothing trouble you God is in control' (38:23) Break 2 What is a mystic? Why was it so difficult for St Teresa to be a Mystic? Resources The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila: The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-autobiography-of-saint-teresa-of-avila-the-life-of-st-teresa-of-jesus/?srsltid=AfmBOooK8aIC1CeGtVwc5AHCAgS3xjR3LCcN7ntShF88zsccjMxrxTeP The Way of Perfection: Study Edition https://www.icspublications.org/products/teresa-of-avila-the-way-of-perfection-a-study-edition

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on 10 quotes by St. Teresa of Avila on themes, such as: how to respond to division within the church/world, choosing simplicity over complexity, bearing the greatest trials, fasting, and more!

October 15th, 2025:  A Practical Guide to Prayer; St Teresa of Avila - In the Company of Saints We Become Saints; St Teresa Saw Her Place in Hell; Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

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1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.Tunc simile erit regnum caelorum decem virginibus : quae accipientes lampades suas exierunt obviam sponso et sponsae. 2 And five of them were foolish, and five wise.Quinque autem ex eis erant fatuae, et quinque prudentes : 3 But the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them:sed quinque fatuae, acceptis lampadibus, non sumpserunt oleum secum : 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps.prudentes vero acceperunt oleum in vasis suis cum lampadibus. 5 And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.Moram autem faciente sponso, dormitaverunt omnes et dormierunt. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him.Media autem nocte clamor factus est : Ecce sponsus venit, exite obviam ei. 7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.Tunc surrexerunt omnes virgines illae, et ornaverunt lampades suas. 8 And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out.Fatuae autem sapientibus dixerunt : Date nobis de oleo vestro, quia lampades nostrae extinguuntur. 9 The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.Responderunt prudentes, dicentes : Ne forte non sufficiat nobis, et vobis, ite potius ad vendentes, et emite vobis. 10 Now whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.Dum autem irent emere, venit sponsus : et quae paratae erant, intraverunt cum eo ad nuptias, et clausa est janua. 11 But at last come also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.Novissime vero veniunt et reliquae virgines, dicentes : Domine, domine, aperi nobis. 12 But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not.At ille respondens, ait : Amen dico vobis, nescio vos. 13 Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.Vigilate itaque, quia nescitis diem, neque horam.The seraphic St Teresa, born at Avila (Spain) at the age of 18, entered the convent of St Mary of Mount Carmel. As the Reformer of the Carmelites, she re-established the primitive observance of their ancient Rule. On account of her invaluable works on mystical Theology, she may be considered one of the greatest Doctors of the Church. She died A.D. 1582.

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1 At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest thou is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?In illa hora accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum, dicentes : Quis, putas, major est in regno caelorum? 2 And Jesus calling unto him a little child, set him in the midst of them,Et advocans Jesus parvulum, statuit eum in medio eorum, 3 And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.et dixit : Amen dico vobis, nisi conversi fueritis, et efficiamini sicut parvuli, non intrabitis in regnum caelorum. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.Quicumque ergo humiliaverit se sicut parvulus iste, hic est major in regno caelorum.Marie-Francoise Martin was born at Alencon of parents most pious and endowed with the comfortable amount of the goods of this world. At the age of fifteen she entered the Carmel of Lisieux, living there in holiness and humility. Her whole ambition was to love God perfectly and to conquer souls for Jesus. She died in the odour of sanctity, promising to "spend her heaven in doing good on earth" (1873-1897). His Holiness Pope Pius XI delcared her blessed on the 29th of April 1923, and canonized her on the 17th of March 1925.

We're exploring the Interior Castle, the Sixth Mansions, Chapter 2, where Saint Teresa edifies us with her experience of Jesus deeply touching our hearts during prayer. She describes these interactions as delicate and powerful. These mystical experiences are vital for enduring trials in the Sixth Mansions.Timeline:00:00:00 Opening Scripture Luke 7:44-5000:03:13 Tales of Glory Episode 151 Intro00:03:44 Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 Topical Outline00:04:50 Outline I. Introduction to Wounds of Love00:06:09 nos. 1. Our Lord excites the love of His spouse.00:09:00 nos. 2. The wound of love. 00:12:54 nos. 3. The pain it causes. 00:19:31 nos. 4. The Call of the Bridegroom. 00:21:57 nos. 5. Effect on the Soul.00:35:51 Outline II. Divine Spark 00:36:18 nos. 6. A spark of the fire of love. 00:43:02 nos. 7. Spark Dies Out.00:45:37 Outline III. Security, Peace, and Joy.00:45:55 nos. 8. This grace evidently divine.00:46:55 nos. 9. One such wound repays many trials. 00:48:41 Outline IV. Security felt about these experiences.00:49:05 nos. 10. First reason of immunity from deception.00:50:22 nos. 11. Second and third reasons. 00:52:52 nos. 12. The imagination not concerned in it. 00:57:24 Outline V. No Fear of Deception00:57:49 nos. 13. St. Teresa never alarmed at this prayer. 01:02:07 nos. 14. ‘The odor (Fragrance) of Thine ointment.' 01:05:49 nos. 15. No reason to fear deception here.01:08:11 Conclusion

In this episode, we look at the life of St Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa; and much more! L'articolo E74 | Children's Show – St Teresa of Calcutta proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode, we relect on St Teresa of Calcutta otherwise known as Mother Teresa. L'articolo E74 | Children's Show – St Teresa of Calcutta proviene da Radio Maria.

We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 1, in part 2 of this two-part podcast on stages of mystical prayer life. Saint Teresa explains the importance of the prayer stage of the Sixth Mansions. She uses the analogy of a spiritual engagement to describe the depths of the relationship of our heart and soul to Jesus. And of course, this deep interior prayer relationship is accompanied by trials. She outlines the state of the soul in the Sixth Mansions when dealing with spiritual directors, and the intolerable torment the soul can experience in trials as Jesus refines the soul.Timeline:00:00:00 Opening Scripture James 1:2-4 00:01:25 Tales of Glory Episode 150 Intro00:03:05 Sixth Mansions Chapter I Topical Outline00:04:10 Section IV. Trials from Confessors00:04:24 15. A timorous confessor. 00:09:46 16. Anxiety on account of past sins.00:14:38 17. Fears and aridity. 00:16:23 18. Scruples and fears raised by the devil. 00:21:36 19. Bewilderment of the soul. 00:26:20 20. God alone relieves these troubles. 00:32:29 Section V. The Soul Feels Forsaken00:32:56 21. Human weakness. 00:37:49 22. Earthly consolations are of no avail. 00:42:37 23. Prayer gives no comfort at such a time.00:48:26 24. Remedies for these interior trials.00:50:37 Section VI. Trials from Devils and Other Afflictions00:50:49 25. Trials caused by the devil.00:53:28 26. Other afflictions.00:54:34 Section VII. Preparing to Enter the Seventh Mansions00:54:36 27. Preparatory to entering the seventh mansions.00:55:49 Conclusion

Mother Teresa made space for God in her life. She was focused on listening to God. People who listen to God always receive Him with fresh wineskins.

We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 1, in part 2 of this two-part podcast on stages of mystical prayer life. Saint Teresa explains the importance of the prayer stage of the Sixth Mansions. She uses the analogy of a spiritual engagement to describe the depths of the relationship of our heart and soul to Jesus. And of course, this deep interior prayer relationship is accompanied by trials.Timeline:00:00:00 Opening Scripture Numbers 24:18-16 00:01:35 Episode 149 Intro00:03:00 Sixth Mansions Chapter I Topical Outline00:04:10 Section I - Sixth Mansions Prepares the Soul for Spiritual Betrothal00:04:25 1. Love kindled by divine favors. 00:11:19 2. Our Lord excites the soul's longings. 00:14:14 3. Courage needed to reach the last mansions.00:18:36 4. Trials accompanying divine favors. 00:20:18 Section II - The State of the Soul to Those Whom God Grants These Favors00:20:50 5. Outcry raised against souls striving for perfection. 00:25:39 6. St. Teresa's personal experience of this. 00:26:21 7. Praise distasteful to an enlightened soul. 00:29:29 8. This changes to indifference. 00:32:04 9. Humility of such souls. 00:33:55 10. Their zeal for God's glory. 00:36:22 11. Perfect and final indifference to praise or blame. 00:38:41 12. Love of enemies. 00:41:15 Section 3 - Trials and Affirmaties00:41:32 13. Bodily sufferings.00:47:34 14. St. Teresa's physical ills. 00:51:05 Conclusion

Join Msgr. John Esseff as he reflects on his experiences with Mother Teresa on the eve of her canonization! Several of the stories he has not shared on any of his previous programs. Rather than be "admirers" of Mother Teresa, Msgr. Esseff asks all of us to pray to become "imitators" of this little one of God's children who has now become one of His great saints! Carrier of God's Tender Love and Mercy Lord Jesus, merciful Face of the Father, you came to give us the Good News of the Father's mercy and tenderness. We thank you for the gift of our dearest Mother, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, who will be canonized in this Jubilee Year of Mercy. You chose her to be your presence, your love and compassion to the brokenhearted, the unwanted, the abandoned and the dying. She responded wholeheartedly to your cry, ‘I Thirst,' by the holiness of her life and humble works of love to the poorest of the poor. We pray, through her intercession, for the grace to experience your merciful love and share it in our own families, communities and with all our suffering brothers and sisters. Help us to give our “hearts to love and hands to serve” after the example of Mother Teresa. Lord Jesus, bless every member of our family, our parish, our diocese, our country, especially those most in need, that we all may be transformed by your merciful love. Amen. Text © Mother Teresa Center of the Missionaries of Charity The post Special Encore: The Canonization of St. Teresa of Calcutta – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Welcome to Concert Friday!  If you're a new listener you'll see that on the first Friday of every month we dedicate the entire episode to praying with music.  Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Teresa of Calcutta.  What a great way to end our week of focusing on Humility!Music- "Small Things with Great Love" by Danielle Rose- "Beautiful Day" by U2

Friends of the Rosary,Today, September 5, is the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Mother Teresa, who was called to work and live among the poorest of the poor in India.Born Agnes Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Albania, at the age of eighteen, she joined the Sisters of Loreto, becoming, as she said, the "spouse of Jesus" for "all eternity."In 1946, Teresa was on a train to Calcutta when she heard the voice of Christ: “I thirst.” It was "a call within a call." Over the next weeks and months, Jesus revealed to her the desire of His heart for “radiating His love on souls.” “I cannot go alone.”He asked Mother Teresa to establish the Missionaries of Charity, a religious community. Then, she went alone to the slums of Calcutta, giving food and medicine and tending the dying. Her simplicity and energy attracted many followers. By the time of her death, 610 houses of her order had been founded.Mother Teresa once said, "A sacrifice to be real must cost, must hurt, must empty ourselves. The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace."She also said, "Give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in His love than in your own weakness."Mother Teresa was a fierce defender of the unborn: "If you hear of some woman who does not want to keep her child and wants to have an abortion, try to persuade her to bring him to me. I will love that child, seeing in him the sign of God's love."Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997, and was beatified only six years later, on October 19, 2003.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play•⁠ September 5, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

What you did to them, you did it to me!

September 5th, 2025:  Humility Challenge & St Mother Teresa; Thirsting for Christ with Mary & Mother Teresa; Our Need to Love the Poor; Inspiration or Relevance 

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August 27th, 2025:  The Transverberation of St Teresa - Mystical Marriage & the Fiery Wound of Love; St Monica's Redemptive Tears; St Joseph Calasanz - Pray for Orphans & Schooling; St Monica - Conversion by a Mother's Tears; Always Be Ready to Meet Christ

We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 3, in part 2 of this two-part podcast on locutions. Locutions means "to speak". God speaks to us in many ways. Intellectual locutions/visions come from the Superior part of the soul. Saint Teresa shares with us her wisdom on the validity of these supernatural experiences and how to confide in a spiritual director.Timeline:00:00:00 Opener 00:01:50 Welcome00:03:37 Episode 148 Introduction00:08:01 Section 1. Locutions from the Imagination00:08:06 16. Locutions coining from the fancy. 00:11:09 17. Imaginary answers given to prayer. 00:12:36 18. A confessor should be consulted about locutions. 00:17:16 Section 2. Locutions from the Intellect00:17:40 19. Interior locutions. 00:22:22 20. First sign of genuine interior locutions. 00:23:35 21. Second sign.00:26:23 22. Third sign. 00:27:24 23. Fourth sign. 00:28:24 24. Fifth sign. 00:30:49 Section 3. Locutions Bring Humility00:30:54 25. Results of true locutions. 00:33:44 26. They should remove alarm. 00:34:54 27. Answer to an objection.00:38:58 Conclusion

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We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 3, in part 1 of this two-part podcast on locutions. Locutions means "to speak". God speaks to us in many ways. How do we know what is being spoken to us by God, or soul making up fantasies, or the devil? Saint Teresa instructs us on these supernatural experiences from her classic manuscript on prayer.Timeline:00:00:00 Opener 00:01:47 Welcome00:04:26 Intro Sixth Mansions Chapter 300:05:50 Locution vs. Prophecy00:07:04 1. Locutions. 00:15:40 2. Sometimes caused by melancholia. 00:19:05 3. Caution needed at first. 00:23:11 4. Locutions frequently occur during prayer. 00:27:44 5. Resist those containing false doctrine. 00:36:35 6. First sign of genuine locutions.00:37:05 7. Effect of the words: ‘Be not troubled.' 00:42:49 8. ‘It is I, be not afraid.' 00:44:54 9. ‘Be at Peace.' 00:45:20 10. Second sign.00:48:43 11. Third sign. 00:53:41 12. The devil suggests doubts about true locutions. 00:56:41 13. Confidence of the soul rewarded. 00:58:41 14. Its joy at seeing God's words verified. 00:59:54 15. Its zeal for God's honor.01:01:23 Conclusion

Episode 185 - Special guest Geralyn Rea is back on the podcast to discuss the inspiring life of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, better known as Edith Stein. In this episode, Nathanael Rea and his wife Geralyn explore Edith Stein's journey from a brilliant academic to a Carmelite nun, her profound insights on femininity, and her enduring legacy as a spiritual mother. Discover how her writings continue to influence and inspire, even in the face of adversity.

Episode 184 - Special guest April Lam returns to the podcast to discuss the life and attributes of her bestie Saint, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, with Father Danda. Saint Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa, has a legacy that has touched and influences millions of lives.

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.   In Today's Show: I've heard Father Ripperger say that it is a sin to pray with Protestants. Is that true? I try to get all of our family's cooking salt blessed, but I realize that sometimes food that has blessed salt in it gets thrown away (or given to our pets as scraps). Is this sinful? Do you know or have you heard of anyone in the 7th mansion from St Teresa of Avila's writings where they have entered spiritual marriage with God? Why are so few seemingly able to reach such heights? Are we too attached to worldly things and lack trust in God? Where can I find the prayers that are said during Mass so I can follow along? I'm a new convert! Should I be concerned when my priest writes or professes overtly political messages? I was reflecting on my teenage years and how I often disobeyed my parents and caused them much worry. I have confessed those sins, but wonder about acts of reparation? My folks are deceased. Is the sin of curiosity a mortal sin if it involves impurity? Like if you went somewhere knowing you'd see someone wearing immodest clothing? I see a lot of different views on the end times and a lot of the Protestant views seem unbiblical. The Catechism's teaching is also somewhat unclear and leaves room for interpretation. What do you think? Even though I've been baptized, I'm concerned there may be spiritual consequences from my grandfather's Freemasonic oaths or affiliations that need to be addressed. Would you recommend that I speak with my parish priest or diocesan office about this? Is there any time that a Catholic would be allowed to attend a Protestant Church? For example, to attend a wedding or baptism of a friend who is not Catholic but has invited someone who is a practicing Catholic? My Protestant friend says that Jesus is the one “Mediator”, as He said that no one comes to the Father except through Me. My friend says that is why we Catholics should not pray to the saints. How should I respond to that argument? Recently we attended a mass in which the priest spent a lot of time outside the sanctuary, such as walking around to tell stories and jokes prior to the opening prayer, moving around the church while delivering the homily, coming down to the congregation to hold hands during the Our Father, and shaking hands with nearly every attendee during the sign of peace. If priests know that such practices are prohibited, why do they continue to do it?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John Grennan OCD, gives a talk on prayer from the writings of St. Teresa of Avila.  L'articolo Carmelite Spirituality – Fr. John Grennan – towards depth in Prayer – St. Teresa of Avila proviene da Radio Maria.

Fearghal Connolly, Manager of the Donore Drug and Alcohol Community team, talks to Rachael about the regeneration of the site of the old St. Teresa's Gardens in Dublin's South Inner City.

Life in Christ is not an abstraction and the gospel is not simply a set of teachings or an ideology. It is clarion call to “Follow Me” from He who is the Lord of life and love. We are invited to participate in the mystery of Divine Life. Just as the fathers  tell us that we are to “become prayer” and not simply engage in a discipline, likewise, we must become Christ. We must put on Him mind and our hearts must be animated by His Spirit of love.  It is for this reason that Saint Isaac the Syrian places desire at the heart of the spiritual life. There is one path that lies ahead for us – we are to long for Christ and for the life of the kingdom. Anything else is reductive; shrinking the faith down to what is manageable and acceptable to our sensibilities and understanding. It is no longer faith but a simulation or as Christ would say “hypocrisy“.  The reality that Saint Isaac places before us is the need for the healing of the soul; afflicted by sin, we are dominated by the passion. Yet because we are made in the image and likeness of God we often unknowingly reach out to grasp what is greater than ourselves while neglecting purity of heart and the need for God‘s grace and mercy. Such a path only leads to greater darkness. Sin unaddressed, like illness undiagnosed only grows worse. We must seek the healing that comes through participation in the Paschal Mystery; that is, a dying and rising to new life in Christ. We must die to sin and self in order to have the purity of heart and the depth of faith that allows us to comprehend what is beyond the senses and reason.  Central to Saint Isaac's thought is the purification of the Nous, the eye of the soul. If neglected one simply becomes blind to the presence of God and his love. The words of Christ come to mind in this regard: “the eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is  bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!” To neglect such a reality is like the man who shamelessly entered into the wedding feast with unclean garments. We seek to enter into the fullness of life and love while yet immersed in the mire of our sin and clinging to the things of the world. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:13:13 susan: wish I could be there  I am a piano teacher  lol 00:13:20 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 123, paragraph 11 00:27:04 Myles Davidson: Father, a week or so ago you mentioned private revelation, many of which seem to also fit into this category (ie. fantasies of the mind). There are a plethora of so-called seers around today, many of which have been shown to be fakes. How do the Orthodox deal with this phenomena? I've heard they have a policy of keeping private revelations as just that… private. What are your thoughts on this? 00:28:12 Anthony: If Christ on the criss is the Bridegroom,  then I can see a person who has desired impure thoughts is running to be like the Bridegroom but is not "ready" to be married. Although, the Gospel does tell us to take up the cross and follow Christ,  without reference to one's state of mind or holiness. 00:37:36 Ren Witter: In my notes from the last time we did Isaac, you said that this teaching is not harsh, but practical. Sin being understood as a sickness, a person who has not yet been purified through praxis simply would not have the strength to take up the cross in such a way as to ascend to theoria. Sounds a lot like the teaching on taking up fasting beyond your strength - you'll just end up worse off than you were before. 00:44:14 Joshua Sander: My apologies if you've already covered this or if Isaac is about to get to this and I'm getting ahead of him, but how does one discern that one's own "senses have found rest from their infirmity" and that he or she is ready for theoria, especially given that temptations and struggles against sin will always be with us while we are in the flesh? 00:47:00 Nypaver Clan: What page are we on? 00:47:07 Ren Witter: 124 00:53:46 Anthony: I suspect a lot of us seekers are like St Teresa d'Avila who suffer much from bad advice until we run into clearer presentations of faith, hope and love. 00:54:15 Catherine Opie: Replying to "I suspect a lot of u..." Definitely my path

18 Now the generation of Christ was in this wise. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child, of the Holy Ghost.Christi autem generatio sic erat : cum esset desponsata mater ejus Maria Joseph, antequam convenirent inventa est in utero habens de Spiritu Sancto. 19 Whereupon Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing publicly to expose her, was minded to put her away privately.Joseph autem vir ejus cum esset justus, et nollet eam traducere, voluit occulte dimittere eam. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold the angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her, is of the Holy Ghost.Haec autem eo cogitante, ecce angelus Domini apparuit in somnis ei, dicens : Joseph, fili David, noli timere accipere Mariam conjugem tuam : quod enim in ea natum est, de Spiritu Sancto est. 21 And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name JESUS. For he shall save his people from their sins.Pariet autem filium : et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum : ipse enim salvum faciet populum suum a peccatis eorum.To be convinced how much the intercession of St Joseph prevails with Jesus Christ, we have only to consider these words of the Evangelist: And he was subject to them. The Son of God employed thirty years assiduously obeying Joseph and Mary! It was sufficient for Joseph by the least word or sign, to show that he wished Him to do anything; Jesus immediately obeyed. This humble obedience of Jesus teaches us that the dignity of Joseph is above that of all the other Saints, except that of the Queen of Saints. Let us hear what St Teresa says of the confidence which all should place in the protection of St Joseph: "To the other Saints," she says, "it appears that the Lord may have granted power to succour us on particular occasions; but to this Saint, as experience proves, He has granted power to help us on all occasions. Our Lord would teach us, that, as He was pleased to be subject to Joseph on earth, so He is now please to grant whatever this Saint asks for in heaven. Others whom I have recommended to have recourse to Joseph, have known this from experience. I never knew anyone who was particularly devout to him, that did not continually advance more and more in virtue. For the love of God, let him who believes not this make his own trial. And I do not know how anyone can think of the Queen of Angels, at the time when she laboured so much in the infancy and childhood of Jesus, and not return thanks to Joseph for the assistance which he rendered both to the Mother and to the Son." We should be particularly devout to Saint Joseph, that he may obtain for us a happy death.

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