Dear Saint Teresa, I have read a number of books on prayer that advocate methods of suppressing, shutting down, or eliminating thinking altogether during prayer.
Why Worry About Spiritual Progress? Dear St. Teresa, is it not better to somewhat ‘go with the flow’ of God’s leading in our life, doing
Dear Carmelite Sisters, I feel like I am stuck somewhere in mansion one or two. Is this normal? Where do most people get stuck in
Dear Carmelite Sisters, In the Interior Castle St. Teresa talks about “pesky reptiles” and other creatures. What exactly does she mean when she is saying
Dear Dan, I read your post about praying at the speed of light. I agree, however, one of the commentators seems to be attempting to
Dear Carmelite Sisters, would you share why St. Teresa wrote the “Interior Castle” and why spiritual directors refer to it so often? What makes it
Sufferings of Longing for my God Woe is me, woe is me, Lord, how very long has been this exile! And it passes
O my Lord, how obvious it is that You are almighty! There’s no need to look for reasons for what You want. For, beyond all
Fear the Devil or My Own Venial Sins? Dear Saint Teresa, which should I fear more, the devil, or my own venial sins? If this
St. Teresa, I am committed to developing my prayer life and life of virtue but I am feeling isolated, lonely, and I am struggling. What
