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Peace and Power

For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we are weak in him, but . . . we will live with him by the power of God. (2 Corinthians 13.4) “In Seventh Mansions (Spiritual

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Spiritual Marriage

Teresa of Avila: Interior Castle: Seventh Mansions: Chapter Two Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (John 20.21) “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also

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The River

Teresa of Avila: Interior Castle: Seventh Mansions: Chapter Two But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. (I Corinthians 6.17) Teresa continues her discussion of becoming “one spirit” with Jesus Christ and explains the distinction between “spiritual betrothal”

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One Spirit

Teresa of Avila: Interior Castle: Seventh Mansions: Chapter Two Teresa continues her discussion of our union with Christ and the contrast between Spiritual Marriage and Spiritual Betrothal. (For background on this topic see Christ Living in Us and Joint Ownership.)

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Joint Ownership

Teresa of Avila: Interior Castle: Seventh Mansions: Book Two Teresa begins this chapter with, “Now then, let us deal with the divine and spiritual marriage”. The Interior Castle uses metaphors related to marriage and sexuality to help us understand the intimacy

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