Fr. Reid reviews St. Teresa's stages of contemplation:

• Passive Recollection
• Prayer of Quiet
• Prayer of Union
• Spiritual Betrothal
• Spiritual Marriage

It’s Teresa’s belief that God gives this favor of contemplation to those who have renounced the world, at least in their desires, and whom He desires to call to advance further to a higher life.

Episode 20 is a review of the book and the previous 19 podcast episodes.

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Dr. Paul Thigpen concludes The Commentaries: The Confessions of St. Augustine by delving into the final chapters where Saint Augustine reflects on the Sabbath as a symbol of eternal rest and peace in heaven. Augustine's journey from soulful disorder to divine order underscores the importance of loving God above all else, as disordered loves lead to inner turmoil. Through deep spiritual insight, Augustine unveils the concept of Sabbath rest as a foreshadowing of eternal tranquility, emphasizing that ultimate peace is found in God alone, culminating in a profound prayer for the everlasting peace of the Sabbath.

Episode 20 covers Book XIII, Chapters 35-38.

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Fr. Reid examines St. Teresa's various forms of prayer and reminds us of a very important principle in the spiritual life: our growth in virtue and our faithfulness to prayer are corollaries. The more we pray, the more we grow in virtue. The more we grow in virtue, the more we will want to pray. Of course, the opposite is true as well. The less we pray, the less we will grow in virtue. And the more we grow in vice, the less we will want to pray.

Episode 19 focuses on the epilogue.

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