Prayer of Quiet: 30 Days w/Teresa of Avila day 27 pt 1 Reflection

The Prayer of Quiet
30 Days with Teresa of Avila
Day 27, Part 1 Reflections
Divine Intimacy Radio

St. Teresa continues her discussion with her brother, Lorenzo, on physical mortification and addresses his questions about transitioning into contemplative prayer. Dan and Melissa discuss “the prayer of quiet” and confronting temptations as they reflect on letters from St. Teresa in the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What is “the discipline” and why is it used?
How much physical mortification is too much?
The role of the Holy Spirit in physical ascetical practices.
What is “the prayer of quiet”?
How does a devout soul transition into contemplative prayer?
Recognizing an increase in holiness within the soul.
Addressing temptations during prayer as advised by St. Ignatius.

Resources:

30 Days with Teresa of Avila – Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
Dr. Anthony Lilles
Avila Institute – Link
Navigating the Interior Life – by Dan Burke
- Navigating the Interior Life ebook – by Dan Burke
- In Spanish: Navegando la Vida Interior – by Dan Burke
- In Spanish: Navegando la Vida Interior ebook – by Dan Burke
Prayer of Quiet – New Advent Link
The Discipline – Catholic Culture Link
The Way of Perfection (Study Edition) – by Teresa of Avila
The Interior Castle Study Edition (Institute of Carmelite Studies) – by Teresa of Avila
Spiritual Exercises – by Ignatius of Loyola
http://spiritualdirection.com – Catholic Spiritual Direction website
1 Corinthians 9:27 – USCCB Bible link “I drive (or buffet) my body and train it.”
Pilgrimage 2016 to Avila with Dan Burke and Teresa Tomeo – Link
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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news
network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses.

Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com.

In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church.

Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.