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Difficulties in Prayer - 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Reflections on Day 11

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Why are we tempted to stop praying, and what are the consequences of doing so? Dan and Melissa share some of St. Teresa of Avila's thoughts on these topics as documentsed in her letters from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

  • Where does the temptation to stop praying come from?
  • What are the biggest obstacles to prayer and how can we overcome them?
  • How is prayer connected to our salvation?
  • The secret to perserverance in prayer - St. Teresa has some practical advice.
  • St. Teresa's experience with false humility and how it kept her from prayer.
  • What are the benefits of keeping a daily prayer routine?
  • Call in with questions: 818-646-7729.

    • Resources:

    • 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
    • Dr. Anthony Lilles - http://www.spiritualdirection.com/author/dr-lilles
    • SpiritualDirection.com Book Club
    • Navigating the Interior Life - Dan Burke
    • The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila - Translated by David Lewis
    • The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Avila - Translated by the Benedictines of Stanbrook
    • Finding God Through Meditation - St. Peter of Alcantara
    • http://avila-institute.com - The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation

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