Fr. Timothy Reid relays how Saint Teresa likens a life of prayer to a game of chess, with humility as the queen essential to achieving union with God, the king. Emphasizing that humility, charity, and detachment are foundational virtues for prayer, Fr. Reid highlights Teresa's teaching that these virtues are necessary for both mental and contemplative prayer. He explains that regardless of whether one receives the gift of contemplation, striving in prayer and virtue leads to spiritual perfection and closeness with God.

Episode eight covers chapters 16 & 17.

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