In Tales of Glory 155, we learn to connect with Jesus, whether you are a beginner wanting to learn or a severe trauma survivor having difficulty connecting with your creator. Every believer must know how to put their spirit into the presence of God. Class is now in session for beginning to connect with Jesus!
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opening
00:01:06 Tales of Glory Episode 155 Intro
00:04:40 Pray the Apostle's Creed
00:05:21 Psalm 8:5 and Hebrews 2:7 - Lesser than angels
00:09:42 Step 1. Psalm 46:10 Still Your Mind
00:12:20 Step 2. Beginning Practicing His Presence
00:14:21 Visualize Jesus
00:18:09 Homework Assignment - practice, practice, practice His presence!
00:20:20 Closing Remarks
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Connecting with Jesus for Spiritual Growth and Deep Inner Healing TOG EP 155
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In episode 154, Saint Teresa of Avila describes the intense rapture experience of the spirit's flight. She tries to articulate this supernatural embrace from God, where He picks up the soul. The soul sees with the imaginary and intellectual visions when this happens. Welcome to the Interior Castle Six Mansions Chapter 5 - the Flight of the Spirit.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opening Scripture Luke 2:25-27
00:02:51 Tales of Glory Episode 154 Intro
00:11:47 Sixth Mansions Chapter 5 Outline
00:13:19 Outline I Another kind of rapture -flight of the spirit
00:13:42 nos. 01. The flight of the spirit.
00:15:19 nos. 02 Self-control completely lost
00:29:07 Outline II Waters in the VI Mansions
00:29:23 nos. 03. Symbol of the two cisterns
00:33:29 nos. 04. Obligations following these favors.
00:38:25 Outline III Courage and the state of the soul
00:38:49 nos. 05. Humility produced by them.
00:46:36 nos. 06. How our crucified Lord comforted such a soul.
00:47:42 nos. 07. A humble soul fears these favors.
00:48:26 Outline IV Rapture of the spirit
00:48:43 nos. 08. Mysteries learnt during the flight of the spirit.
00:53:15 nos. 09. Imaginary visions sometimes accompany intellectual ones.
00:58:02 Outline V Explains the phenomenon of the flight of the spirit.
00:58:25 nos. 10. How the flight of the spirit takes place.
01:02:38 nos. 11. The soul fortified by it.
01:04:37 nos. 12. Three great graces left in the soul.
01:10:47 Outline VI The Spouse shares His treasures.
01:11:01 nos.13. The third grace.
01:15:25 nos. 14. Fear caused by this favor.
01:15:59 Conclusion
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In episode 153, Saint Teresa of Avila provides us with in-depth details about her supernatural experiences, including intense raptures. We are in the Sixth Mansions, Chapter 4, wrapping up Part 2 of our exploration into raptures in prayer. Here, Teresa also tells us of her experience when they happened to her in public settings. Join in on this workshop of mystical prayer experiences as we go through the Interior Castle.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opening Scripture Song of Solomon 3:1-4
00:03:11 Tales of Glory Episode 153 Intro
00:05:43 What will Saint Teresa be discussing in Sixth Mansions iv Part 2?
00:09:02 Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 Outline
00:09:42 Outline V Seek the Bridegroom
00:10:01 nos. 14. The soul’s preparation.
00:14:22 nos. 15. The soul blinded by its faults.
00:15:59 nos. 16. God ready to give these graces to all.
00:18:45 Outline VI The Souls Experience During Ecstasy
00:19:07 nos. 17. Faculties lost during ecstasy.
00:25:40 nos. 18. Spiritual inebriation.
00:28:17 nos. 19. Fervor and love of suffering left in the soul.
00:32:30 Outline VII Teresa Experiences Her Ecstasy in Public
00:32:44 nos. 20. Scandal caused to spectators by such favors.
00:35:47 nos. 21. Our Lord’s predilection for such a soul.
00:37:48 nos. 22. Illusionary raptures.
00:42:49 Conclusion
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In episode 152, Saint Teresa of Avila instructs us on the prayer experiences of raptures and ecstasies in the Sixth Mansions. What is the difference between absorption in prayer and ecstasy? What is an intellectual vision, and why does Jesus grant this grace? These are topics of discussion - class is in session!
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opening Scripture 2 Corinthians 12:1-6
00:03:05 Tales of Glory Episode 152 Intro
00:13:38 What will Saint Teresa be discussing in Sixth Mansions iv?
00:16:06 What is a rapture?
00:23:50 Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 Outline
00:26:00 Outline I Courage of the Soul and Raptures
00:26:42 nos. 1. Courage required by the soul for the divine espousals.
00:31:26 nos. 2. Raptures.
00:35:05 Outline II One Particular Kind of Rapture
00:35:16 nos. 3. Rapture caused by the spark of love.
00:37:03 nos. 4. The powers and senses absorbed.
00:33:30 nos. 5. Mysteries revealed during ecstasies.
00:46:55 nos. 6. These mysteries are unspeakable.
00:50:17 Outline III Understanding the Experience
00:50:43 nos. 7. Moses and the burning bush.
00:55:12 nos. 8. Simile of the museum.
00:57:30 nos. 9. St. Teresa’s visit to the Duchess of Alva.
01:00:13 nos. 10. Joy of the soul during raptures.
01:03:43 Outline IV Enraptured in an Intellectual Vision
01:04:11 nos. 11. No imaginary vision.
01:05:33 nos. 12. True and false raptures.
01:08:29 nos. 13. Revelations of future bliss.
01:10:47 Conclusion
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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 7:44-50
00:03:13 Tales of Glory Episode 151 Intro
00:03:44 Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 Topical Outline
00:04:50 Outline I. Introduction to Wounds of Love
00:06:09 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 Deception
00:57:49 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
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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 Intro
00:03:05 Sixth Mansions Chapter I Topical Outline
00:04:10 Section IV. Trials from Confessors
00:04:24 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 Forsaken
00:32:56 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 Afflictions
00:50:49 25. Trials caused by the devil.
00:53:28 26. Other afflictions.
00:54:34 Section VII. Preparing to Enter the Seventh Mansions
00:54:36 27. Preparatory to entering the seventh mansions.
00:55:49 Conclusion
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Sixth Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 150
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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 Intro
00:03:00 Sixth Mansions Chapter I Topical Outline
00:04:10 Section I - Sixth Mansions Prepares the Soul for Spiritual Betrothal
00:04:25 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 Favors
00:20:50 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 Affirmaties
00:41:32 13. Bodily sufferings.
00:47:34 14. St. Teresa’s physical ills.
00:51:05 Conclusion
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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 Welcome
00:03:37 Episode 148 Introduction
00:08:01 Section 1. Locutions from the Imagination
00:08:06 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 Intellect
00:17:40 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 Humility
00:30:54 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 Welcome
00:04:26 Intro Sixth Mansions Chapter 3
00:05:50 Locution vs. Prophecy
00:07:04 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
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Sixth Mansions Chapter 3 part 1 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 147
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We are now in part IV of our four-part series on "Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days?" In episode 146 of Tales of Glory, we examine the scriptural evidence of Jesus' miraculous resurrection from the underworld of death - Sheol! We also closely examine the Gospel accounts of the resurrection in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and what Jesus accomplished by defeating the grave.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener
00:00:47 Introduction - Jesus Three Days and Three Nights in Sheol
00:03:52 Episode 146 Roadmap & Syllabus
00:08:25 The Resurrection Narrative - FF Bruce
00:11:40 I. The Resurrection and the Edenic Vision
00:13:39 a. The Fall of Man - Genesis 3
00:26:28 b. The Fall of Spiritual Beings - Genesis 6
00:37:21 c. The fall at the Tower of Babel - Genesis 11
00:58:21 II. The Resurrection Accounts in the Gospel
00:58:45 John 20 v1,31
01:06:51 1. The Resurrection accounts in the Gospels
01:07:49 a. John v1,10
01:09:51 b. Matthew 28 v1,10
01:10:56 c. Mark 16 v1,8
01:12:19 d. Luke 24 v1,12
01:13:46 III. Jesus of History and Resurrection Evidence
01:13:54 1. Antiquities a. Flavius Josephus Antiquities 18 63
01:15:48 1. Antiquities b. Tacitus The Annals 15 44
01:17:07 2. Resurrection's Holy Relics (John 20 v6,7)
01:18:17 a. Shroud of Turin
01:20:38 b. Sudarium of Oviedo
01:23:30 Conclusion
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Jesus Conquers Death - Resurrection Sunday- 3 Days in the Grave - Sheol - Part IV - TOG EP 146
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Ezekiel 23 contains a polemic against the Pharaoh of Egypt being drawn down to the pit, Sheol, by the sword. Ezekiel mentions an encounter with fallen chiefs in Sheol. Are these chiefs, the giant kings—the Nephilim? We will explore what the Septuagint reveals and examine peer-reviewed discussions on this curious case of Ezekiel 32:21.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener
00:01:06 Welcome TOG
00:02:58 Introduction and Vignettes on Sheol
00:07:35 I. Images of Giant Kings in the Underworld Ez. 32:17-31
00:09:32 Ezekiel 32:17-31 ESV scripture
00:15:34 1. Septuagint Translation Hebrew to Hellenistic Greek
00:18:31 New English Translation Septuagint Ezekiel 32:20-21
00:21:59 Comparing Masoretic Hebrew with Greek Septuagint
00:22:23 2. Masoretic Hebrew Torah
00:23:42 Genesis 6:1-4 Mighty men
00:26:10 The Watchers in Jewish and Christian Traditions - Chris Seeman
00:29:09 II. Scholar Perspectives
00:29:20 a. Dr. Michael Heiser on Sheol and Ezekiel 32
00:33:28 b. Derek Gilbert on the mighty men in Ezekiel 32
00:38:38 Scholar tally on peer perspectives
00:41:33 III. Sheol
00:41:44 1. The environment of the chiefs in sheol
00:42:16 a. The grave - cadavers Isaiah 14:11
00:43:41 b. Assour - Assure - Assyria Ezekiel 32:22
00:46:21 Conclusion
00:49:33 Soap box - Follow the analysis process - musings, rants, and sarcasm
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The Nephilm Kings in Sheol - The Curious Case of Ezekiel 32:21- TOG EP 145
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In this episode of Tales of Glory, we dive into Part 2 of our exploration of Saint Teresa of Avila's Fifth Mansion, chapter 4 on the mystical Prayer of Union. She reveals how the soul knows for certain if it is experiencing the Prayer of Union and how it differs from similar mystical unions we may encounter. The saint leads through a more profound conversion of the soul as we wrap up our discussion on the Fifth Mansion.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 4
00:01:22 Introduction - Welcome
00:06:28 Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 Recap
00:07:14 What is the Prayer of Union?
00:09:24 The Mystical Grace of the Prayer of Union
00:12:30 How do we know if we experienced the Prayer of Union?
00:15:54 Personal Examples of the Prayer of Union
00:22:07 Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 Paragraphs 7 - 12
00:22:19 Paragraph 7. Why they are permitted.
00:24:03 Paragraph 8. Prayer and watchfulness our safeguards.
00:27:16 Paragraph 9. God's watchfulness over such souls.
00:30:32 Paragraph 10. Progress in virtue.
00:36:42 Paragraph 11. Insignificance of our actions compared with their reward.
00:38:06 Paragraph 12. St. Teresa's motives for writing on prayer.
00:46:36 Spiritual Exercises - Beginning Contemplation - John 1:1-13
00:58:44 Conclusion
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Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 Prayer of Union Part 2 TOG Ep 144
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We are now in part III of our four-part series on "Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days?" In episode 143 of Tales of Glory, we examine the scriptural evidence of what Jesus did while He was down in the underworld for three days. We also closely examine Sheol/Hades, the underworld realm, and how it was perceived by Second Temple Hebrews from Old Testament and New Testament scripture.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener
00:00:12 Tales of Glory Opener - artist Meagan Wright - Your Love's the Water
00:00:47 Introduction - Jesus Three Days and Three Nights in Sheol
00:03:12 Episode 143 Roadmap
00:06:09 I. What is Sheol?
00:06:34 1. Realm of the dead (the underworld)
00:09:29 a. Description of Sheol (Hades) from Scripture
00:10:30 b. The Rich Man and Lazarus
00:15:14 2. Where is Sheol?
00:17:45 a. Sheol is located below the earth.
00:18:53 b. Sheol below the waters.
00:19:29 c. Sheol, cosmic geography, and our physical realm.
00:24:07 3. Who is the lord of Sheol?
00:25:10 II. Jesus Descends into Sheol
00:25:23 1. To rescue the righteous out of Abraham's Bosom in Sheol
00:28:49 2. To seize the keys of death
00:31:19 3. Angels (prisoners) in chains in the abyss
00:38:48 4. Wicked territorial spirits
00:40:25 Conclusion
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Jesus Conquers Death - Opens Paradise - 3 Days in the Grave - Sheol - Part III - TOG EP 143
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Did Jesus spend three days in the Grave? We move our timeline investigation to Wednesday morning, the Day of Preparation, which marks the day of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. In this episode, using scripture to rebuild the timeline, we identify the day that Jesus departs for the underworld of Sheol! Tales of Glory, episode 142, is part II of a 4 part multi-episode investigation that rebuilds the timeline that Jesus and the disciples experienced during this cosmic event.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Opener - artist Meagan Wright - Your Love's the Water
00:00:47 Introduction
00:02:25 Recap - The Hebrew Calendar
00:05:00 Explanation of the Hebrew Calendar
00:04:11 You Are Here - Wednesday Morning
00:06:14 Judas Remorse
00:08:33 Jesus Delivered to Pilate
00:09:21 My Kingdom is Not of This World
00:10:38 Jesus Before Herod
00:12:18 The Crowd Chooses Barabbas
00:13:42 Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified
00:14:23 Pilate Sought to Free Jesus
00:16:14 Jesus Mocked
00:17:03 The Crucifixion at 9 AM on Wednesday (Established)
00:17:55 The Crucifixion of Jesus
00:20:28 The Two Thieves on the Cross
00:22:22 The Death of Jesus at Noon (Established)
00:26:27 Jesus' Side is Pierced
00:29:44 Jesus is Buried
00:30:54 Jesus Buried on Wednesday Sundown (Established)
00:32:34 A Good Place to Pause for Part II
00:36:20 Conclusion
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The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ - 3 Days in the Grave - Part II - TOG EP 142
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Did Jesus spend three days in the Grave? If Jesus died on Good Friday in the late afternoon and was resurrected on Sunday, how does this accounting add up to three days? Is the Bible wrong about the three days, or are we missing something in the Western Church? This question is of personal significance to me. Tales of Glory, episode 141, is part I of a multi-episode investigation that rebuilds the timeline that Jesus and the disciples experienced during this cosmic event.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Introduction - The True Timeline for the Crucifixion and Resurrection
00:02:41 The Western Church Conundrum
00:05:00 Explanation of the Hebrew Calendar
00:09:06 Framing the Timeline
00:09:46 Tuesday - 2 Days Before the Pesach - The Plot to Kill Jesus
00:11:37 Jesus Anointed at Bethany
00:13:41 Satan Enters Judas
00:15:42 Judas to Betray Jesus
00:16:10 The Passover Preparation with the Disciples
00:17:22 Sundown Tuesday Marks the Start of a New Day - Wednesday
00:17:41 The Passover with the Disciples
00:18:42 The Institution of the Lord's Supper
00:20:48 Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial
00:22:15 Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (Mount of Olives)
00:24:47 Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
00:27:16 Jesus Faces Annas and Caiaphas
00:27:59 Peter Denies Jesus
00:29:28 Jesus Mocked
00:29:56 Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council
00:31:19 Sunrise on Wednesday Morning - The Day of Preparation
00:31:55 A Good Place to Pause for Part I
00:35:14 Conclusion
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In episode 140 of Tales of Glory, we are back in the Torah, the book of Exodus, chapter 34. Moses works to restore God's covenant with the Israelites. As Moses meets with God, his face becomes radiant. God promises to deliver the Israelites from the tribes in the land.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:00 Exodus 32 and 33 Recap
00:08:06 Exodus 34 intro
00:13:08 Preparatory Measures verses 1-3
00:15:50 God's Self-disclosure verses 4-9
00:19:35 Apostasy verses 10-17
00:29:43 Festivals and Related Religious Obligations verses 18-26
00:35:00 Moses Reaches the Pinnacle of Eminence verses 27-35
00:37:07 The Radiance of Moses' Face verses 29-35
00:46:13 Concluding Remarks
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The Book of Exodus Chapter 34 - Moses' Radiant Face - Covenant Restored - TOG EP 140
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This is the first of a two-part episode in which we explore Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 4. In part 1, Saint Teresa explains the difference between spiritual betrothal and the Christian covenant of matrimony. As the soul goes deeper in its relationship with God, it will encounter severe trials and warfare from the devil.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 2
00:00:33 Introduction - Welcome
00:02:07 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions (Fourth Water)
00:08:56 Fifth Mansions Chapter 4
00:09:18 Paragraph 1. The Spiritual Espousals.
00:12:25 Paragraph 2. The Prayer of Union Resembles a Betrothal.
00:17:46 Paragraph 3. Before the Spiritual Nuptials Temptations are Dangerous.
00:21:43 Paragraph 4. The Great Good Done by Souls Faithful to These Graces.
00:30:29 Paragraph 5. Religious Subject to the Devil's Deceptions.
00:38:22 Paragraph 6. satan's Strata-gems.
00:45:03 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation
00:51:28 Conclusion
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Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 4 Spiritual Betrothal TOG Ep 139
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In episode 135 of Tales of Glory, we are back in the Torah, the book of Exodus, chapter 33. Chapter 33 continues from the Golden Calf engraved image incident, where God is angry and wants to withdraw His presence from the Israelites.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:27 Exodus 33 intro
00:09:43 Withdrawal of the Divine Presence verses 1-6
00:14:02 Moses' Exceptional Status verses 7-11
00:19:33 Dialog With God verses 12-23
00:37:33 Concluding Remarks
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The Book of Exodus Chapter 33 - Send Your Angel - TOG EP 135
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We are exploring Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fifth Mansions - Chapter 3. The Fifth Mansion is the prayer stage of spiritual betrothal. Saint Teresa explains that the Prayer of Union is dependent on the soul practicing the two commandments: love God and love the neighbor!
Timeline:
00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 2
00:01:10 Introduction - Welcome
00:06:10 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions (Third Water)
00:13:52 Paragraph 1. Zeal for the souls left by divine union.
00:26:30 Paragraph 2. The soul may fall from such a state.
00:28:30 Paragraph 3. How divine union may always be obtained.
00:29:13 Paragraph 4. Union with the will of good - supernatural union.
00:30:25 Paragraph 5. Advantage of union gained by self-mortification.
00:37:26 Paragraph 6. Defects which hinder this union.
00:40:05 Paragraph 7. Divine union obtained by perfect love of God and our neighbor.
00:44:04 Paragraph 8. Love for God and our neighbor are proportionate.
00:46:53 Paragraph 9. Real and imaginary virtues.
00:47:58 Paragraph 10. Illusionary good resolutions.
00:52:36 Paragraph 11. Works, not feelings, procure union.
00:55:28 Paragraph 12. Fraternal charity will certainly gain this union.
01:00:16 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation
01:12:46 Conclusion
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Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 3 Prayer of Union TOG Ep 137
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Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fifth Mansions - Chapter 2. The Fifth Mansion is the prayer stage of spiritual betrothal. Saint Teresa explains the stages of prayer development from ascetical to mystical through her classic analogy of the silkworm becoming the butterfly.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 2
00:01:10 Introduction - Welcome
00:03:37 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions (Third Water)
00:08:40 Paragraph 1. The soul compared to a butterfly.
00:14:21 Paragraph 2. The grandeurs of creation.
00:16:15 Paragraph 3. Symbol of the soul and the silkworm.
00:17:48 Paragraph 4. Preparation of the soul for God's indwelling.
00:19:02 Paragraph 5. Mystic death of the silkworm.
00:25:46 Paragraph 6. Effects of the union.
00:29:38 Paragraph 7. Increase of fervor and detachment.
00:34:17 Paragraph 8. Trials succeeding the prayer of union.
00:38:32 Paragraph 9. Longing for death and zeal for God's honor.
00:40:23 Paragraph 10. This zeal supernatural.
00:40:53 Paragraph 11. God alone works this grace.
00:43:20 Paragraph 12. The same zeal as that felt by our Lord on earth.
00:44:43 Paragraph 13. Christ's keenest suffering.
00:47:09 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation
00:57:50 Conclusion
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Saint Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 2 The Silkworm TOG Ep 136
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