Father Reid relays Saint Teresa's emphasis on the crucial role of confessors, stressing that they must be learned and holy to properly guide the nuns on their spiritual journey. She recounts her own struggles with misguided confessors and urges her nuns to seek second opinions when necessary. Additionally, Saint Teresa explores the nature of true spiritual love, distinguishing it from worldly attachments, and challenges her nuns to love God above all else while striving to bring others closer to Him.

Episode four covers chapters 5 & 6.

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