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20,000

This blog is small by blogging standards. But, I didn’t expect my observations about the writings of a 16th century Carmelite nun to generate a lot of mainstream interest. Nevertheless, I have now reached 20,000 views for this blog. There

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A Tour of the Interior Castle

A Tour of the Interior Castle Teresa of Avila: The Interior Castle Even those devoting much of their life to studying spiritual literature find the Interior Castle a complex book. Richard Foster, founder of Renovare and author of the classic spiritual formation book Celebration of Discipline said, “For

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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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