St. Teresa talks about the mind not being put to rest until called to the Prayer of Recollection by God. Fr. Reid walks us through the four reasons that is and stresses the importance of not forcing things and allowing God to work. St. Teresa also addresses the effects of divine consolations, and she warns those who receive them about how the devil will meddle with them.

Episode nine focuses on The 4th Mansions, Chapter 3.

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