This episode summarizes Treatise 6 of the Third Spiritual Alphabet. Author Francisco de Osuna further describes recollections via a myriad of other names. He exhorts us to practice recollection to advance along the road.

Treatise 5 highlights three main points on the way of perfection: prudence, experience and unwavering efforts to perfect one’s interior and exterior actions. Osuna shares timeless spiritual nuggets in Treatise 5 of the Third Spiritual Alphabet.

This episode summarizes Treatise 4 —- Treats how to defend your hearts from attack; Osuna instructs us in the three principal powers of the soul and how these powers can be guarded. Osuna uses Old and New Testament examples. He describes the soul as both a castle and paradise where the Lord dwells.

This episode discusses the value of quieting of our senses and the beauty of meekness as they relate to recollection and deepening prayer.

Treatise 2 examines the importance of being thankful to the Lord.

Friendship and communion with God is possible in this life and is available to you. It is the ultimate joy. Do not go out of yourself. Look for God in your heart. He is deep within.

Provides overview of the 23 treatises comprising the Third Spiritual Alphabet, written by 16th century theologian, Francisco de Osuna. The effects of the work of this Spanish mystic continues to influence those seeking deepening of prayer thru recollection.