Almsgiving – A Key in the Spiritual Life with Msgr. John Esseff

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Msgr. Esseff reflects on the necessity of almsgiving in the spiritual life. It is vital for spiritual growth and renewal.

Gospel Lk 6:36-38
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

“Stop judging and you will not be judged.
Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.
Forgive and you will be forgiven.
Give and gifts will be given to you;
a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing,
will be poured into your lap.
For the measure with which you measure
will in return be measured out to you.”

First Sunday of Lent – Sunday, Sunday, Sunday with Mark Hart

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The Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Podcast is a reflection on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings presented by LifeTeen.com and hosted by Mark Hart.

Sunday Readings from the USCCB

Reading 1 GN 9:8-15

Responsorial Psalm PS 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Reading 2 1 PT 3:18-22

Gospel MK 1:12-15

The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert,
and he remained in the desert for forty days,
tempted by Satan.
He was among wild beasts,
and the angels ministered to him.

After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:
“This is the time of fulfillment.
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Chap 1 & 2 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

PROTESTATIONS – PROLOGUE – Chapter 1 – Chapter 2

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Chapter 1 – Of the reason which moved me to found this convent in such strict observance.

Chapter 2 – Treats of how the necessities of the body should be disregarded
and of the good that comes from poverty.

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
by
ST. TERESA OF AVILA
Translated & Edited by
E. ALLISON PEERS
from the Critical Editon of
P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

Chap 3 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 3

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Continues the subject begun in the first chapter and persuades the sisters to busy themselves constantly in beseeching God to help those who work for the Church. Ends with an exclamatory prayer.

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THE WAY OF PERFECTION
by
ST. TERESA OF AVILA
Translated & Edited by
E. ALLISON PEERS
from the Critical Editon of
P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

Chap 4 & Appendix – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 4 & Appendix

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Exhorts the nuns to keep their Rule and names three things which are important for the spiritual life. Describes the first of these three things, which is love of one’s neighbour, and speaks of the harm which can be done by individual friendships

Appendix

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“The Way of Perfection”

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
by
ST. TERESA OF AVILA
Translated & Edited by
E. ALLISON PEERS
from the Critical Editon of
P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

Chap 5 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 5

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Continues speaking of confessors. Explains why it is important that they should be learned men.

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by
ST. TERESA OF AVILA
Translated & Edited by
E. ALLISON PEERS
from the Critical Editon of
P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

Chap 6 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 6

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Returns to the subject of perfect love, already begun.

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ST. TERESA OF AVILA
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E. ALLISON PEERS
from the Critical Editon of
P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

Chap 7 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 7

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Treats of the same subject of spiritual love and gives certain counsels for gaining it.

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E. ALLISON PEERS
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P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

Chap 8 & 9 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 8 & 9

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Treats of the great benefit of self-detachment, both interior and
exterior, from all things created.

Treats of the great blessing that shunning their relatives brings
to those who have left the world and shows how by doing so they
will find truer friends.

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ST. TERESA OF AVILA
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E. ALLISON PEERS
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P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

Chap 10 & 11 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 10 & 11

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Teaches that detachment from the things aforementioned is insufficient if we are not detached from our own selves and that this virtue and humility go together.

Continues to treat of mortification and describes how it may be attained in times of sickness.

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P. SILVERIO DE SANTA TERESA, C.D.

The Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Podcast is a reflection on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings presented by LifeTeen.com and hosted by Mark Hart.

Gospel MK 1:12-15

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

PROTESTATIONS – PROLOGUE – Chapter 1 – Chapter 2

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 3

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 4 & Appendix

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 5

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 6

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 7

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 8 & 9

THE WAY OF PERFECTION By St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 10 & 11

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila