Father Reid continues with Saint Teresa of Avila's exploration of the Lord's Prayer. St. Teresa emphasizes the importance of being mentally present and deliberate in prayer, urging us to seek divine grace with intention rather than worldly rewards. She delves into the nature of contemplative prayer, contrasting the prayer of quiet with the prayer of union, and encourages us to be receptive to God's presence, avoiding distractions to deepen our spiritual experience.

Episode 14 covers chapters 29-31.

LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:

• The Way of Perfection: https://bit.ly/3Srb4HJ
• The Interior Castle (Deluxe Edition): https://bit.ly/3Y06rbc
• TAN Classics Deluxe Set: https://bit.ly/3XYLbCt
• The Interior Castle (Paperback Edition): https://bit.ly/3xJ1Gbh
• The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Ávila: https://bit.ly/3XWGJUM
• St. Teresa of Ávila: Reformer of Carmel: https://bit.ly/3zvBv8f
• Conversation with Christ: The Teachings of St. Teresa of Ávila about Personal Prayer: https://bit.ly/3zzIg9b

The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.

Fr. Timothy Reid returns as our Commentaries guide for another spiritual classic from St. Teresa of Ávila, The Way of Perfection. Originally written for her fellow sisters four centuries ago, these 20 podcast episodes filled with Christian mysticism and contemplative prayer might be more relevant today, and will no doubt enlighten your soul’s journey toward union with God.

Fr. Reid also hosted The Commentaries: The Interior Castle - https://bit.ly/4cZ3CLp

To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com

And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.