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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