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30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Reflections on Day 18

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How does a saint respond to persecution? Recognizing the aspects of a saint's character. St. Teresa's letters reveal some of the secrets to sainthood. Reflections on Day 18 from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

  • Do your emotions drive you toward God or away from Him?
  • Avoiding the victim mentality.
  • How to obtain the grace to hold up under persecution.
  • Holiness through obedience, humility, and docility to the Church.
  • How can we feel peace in the face of repression or persecution?
  • What does the enemy have to do with a lack of obedience?
  • What the saints know about what God wants from us.

    • Resources:

    • 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
    • Catholic Spiritual Direction website - http://www.spiritualdirection.com
    • The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation - http://avila-institute.com 
    • About Dr. Anthony Lilles
    • The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, Volume One - contains The Book of Her Life
    • EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
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