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Day 9 – A Novena to St. Teresa of Avila – Discerning Hearts Podcast 14.10.2025 3:36

Day 9: CHARITY St. Teresa you have said The blessings gained through true poverty I think are many, and I wouldn’t want to lose them. I am often aware of a faith within me so great that I think God cannot fail anyone who serves Him. I know that there never is or will be any time in which His words will fail; for I cannot persuade myself otherwise, nor can I fear...It seems to me I have much more...

Day 8 – A Novena to St. Teresa of Avila – Discerning Hearts Podcast 13.10.2025 3:06

I repeat, it is necessary that your foundation consist of more than prayer and contemplation The post Day 8 – A Novena to St. Teresa of Avila – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Chapters 3 – 4: The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray w/Dr. Anthony Lilles 10.08.2023 35:51

Join Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor as they discuss one of St. Teresa of Avila's great masterworks "Way of Perfection". The post Chapters 3 – 4: The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray w/Dr. Anthony Lilles appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

BTP-WP2 Chap 1 – 2: The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray w/Dr. Anthony Lilles 03.08.2023 34:26

Join Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor as they discuss one of St. Teresa of Avila's great masterworks "Way of Perfection". Dr. Lilles discusses Chapters 1 and 2. The post BTP-WP2 Chap 1 – 2: The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray w/Dr. Anthony Lilles appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

BTP-WP1 Introduction – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray w/Dr. Anthony Lilles 27.07.2023 37:24

This serves as an introduction to the life of Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, baptized as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada (28 March 1515 – 4 October 1582). In our opening conversation, we discuss 16th century Spain, events taking place in the world and the people associated with Teresa. Dr. Lilles also gives introductions to her various spiritual works and the import...

DC40 St. Teresa of Avila pt 1– The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom w/ Dr. Matthew Bunson 15.10.2022 27:41

Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. Teresa of Avila Born: March 28, 1515, Gotarrendura, Spain Died: October 4, 1582, Alba de Tormes, Spain Nationality: Spanish For more on St. Teresa of Avila and her teachings visit her Discerning Hearts page From Vatican.va, an excerpt from the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI From ... Read more The post DC40 St. Teresa of Avila pt 1...

DC41 St. Teresa of Avila pt 2– The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom w/ Dr. Matthew Bunson 19.08.2020 32:08

Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. Teresa of Avila Born: March 28, 1515, Gotarrendura, Spain Died: October 4, 1582, Alba de Tormes, Spain Nationality: Spanish For more on St. Teresa of Avila and her teachings visit her Discerning Hearts page From Vatican.va, an excerpt from the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI From the ... Read more The post DC41 St. Teresa of Avila pt...

BTP-IC7 – Fourth Mansions Chapter 1 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles Podcast 09.08.2019 43:24

In this episode, Dr. Lilles discusses the Fourth Mansions Chapter 1 of the "Interior Castle" which covers: 1. Souls in the Third Mansions. 2. Insecurity of this life. 3. Our danger of falling from grace. 4. The Saint bewails her past life. 5. Our Lady’s patronage. 6. Fear necessary even for religious. 7. St. Teresa’s contrition. 8. Characteristics of those in the Third Mansions. 9. The rich young...

BTP-IC4 – Second Mansions – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles Podcast 18.07.2019 31:38

In this episode, Dr. Lilles discusses the Second Mansions of the "Interior Castle" which covers: 1. Souls in the second mansions. 2. Their state. 3. Their sufferings. 4. They cannot get rid of their imperfections. 5. How God calls these souls. 6. perseverance is essential. 7. Temptations of the devil. 8. Delusion of earthly joys. 9. God alone to be loved. 10. Reasons for continuing the journey. 1...

BTP-IC3 – First Mansions: Chapter 2 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles Podcast 16.04.2019 34:08

In this episode, Dr. Lilles discusses the First Mansions: Chapter two of the "Interior Castle" which covers: 1. Effects of mortal sin. 2. It prevents the soul’s gaining merit. 3. The soul compared to a tree. 4. Disorder of the soul in mortal sin. 5. Vision of a sinful soul. 6. Profit of realizing these lessons. 7. Prayer. 8. Beauty of the Castle. 9. Self-knowledge 10. Gained by meditating on the d...