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THE WAY OF PERFECTION
By
St. Teresa of Avila

Chapter 26

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Continues the description of a method for recollecting the thoughts. Describes means of doing this. This chapter is very profitable for those who are beginning prayer.

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Chap 27 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Chapter 27

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Describes the great love shown us by the Lord in the first words of the Paternoster and the great importance of our making no
account of good birth if we truly desire to be the daughters of God.

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Chap 28 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Chapter 28

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Describes the nature of the Prayer of Recollection and sets down some of the means by which we can make it a habit.

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Chapter 29

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Continues to describe methods for achieving this Prayer of Recollection. Says what little account we should make of being favored by our superiors.

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Chapter 30

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Describes the importance of understanding what we ask for in prayer. Treats of these words in the Paternoster: “Sanctificetur nomen tuum, adveniat regnum tuum.” Applies them to the Prayer of Quiet, and begins the explanation of them.

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Chapter 31

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Continues the same subject. Explains what is meant by the Prayer of Quiet. Gives several counsels to those who experience it. This chapter is very noteworthy.

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Chap 32 – The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila – Mp3 audio

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Chapter 32

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Expounds these words of the Paternoster: “Fiat voluntas tua sicut in coelo et in terra.” (Thy will done on Earth as it is in Heaven) Describes how much is accomplished by those who repeat these words with full resolution and how well the Lord rewards them for it.

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Chapter 33

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Treats of our great need that the Lord should give us what we ask in these words of the Paternoster: “Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie (Give us this day or daily bread).”

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On Retreat with Msgr. John Esseff Day 1 – Discerning Hearts

In January 2012, Msgr. Esseff conducted a weekend retreat for the Deacons and Deacon-Candidates and their wives of the Diocese of Fargo.

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On the evening of the start of the retreat, Msgr. Esseff gave a talk to prepare the hearts and minds of the participants. He explains the importance and value of SILENCE and listening to God. We may be doing too much talking to God and not enough listening. He provides the structure of the hours of prepare and scripture to reflect on and how to pray for the reception of a particular grace.

Msgr. Esseff offers Ephesians 3:14-20, in particular, for reflection. He will later in the talk, give specific scripture for reflection for the hours of prayer. He discusses our specific calling…from baptism to marriage, the diaconate…what is our identity as Christian.

Be sure to visit Msgr. Esseff’s website “Building A Kingdom of Love”

On Retreat with Msgr. John Esseff Day 2 Talk 1 on “PRAYER” – Discerning Hearts

In January 2012, Msgr. Esseff conducted a weekend retreat for the Deacons and Deacon-Candidates and their wives of the Diocese of Fargo.

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The subject is PRAYER. From Luke Chap 11 v 1-13, Msgr. Esseff discusses how little we know how to pray and how to receive. He reflects on the Blessed Virgin Mary’s teaching to St. Catherine Laboure about prayer. Then he offers the proper movement of prayer:

1. “Be there with Him and for Him”
2. “You have to want Him” Intensify the desire of relationship with God.
3. “Listen to Him”

A – Acknowledge (What’s going on in your heart)
R – Relay that to God
(Tell God – Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
and the Blessed Virgin Mary – about that experience)
R – Receive (What is God going to tell me about what I told Him)
R – Respond

4. “Let Him” (Surrender to God)

What happens when we encounter the Holy Eucharist
What happens when we encounter the Living Word of God

Be sure to visit Msgr. Esseff’s website “Building a Kingdom of Love”

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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