Dan and Melissa discuss stages of prayer and the transitions between the stages, focusing particularly on contemplative prayer. Join them as they reflect on letters of St. Teresa from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
What is contemplative prayer, or contemplation?How does contemplative prayer differ from meditation and other forms of prayer?How to recognize contemplative prayer.What to do when one experiences contemplative prayer.Melissa shares a personal experience as an example of contemplative prayer.What are the fruits of contemplation?30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilleshttp://www.spiritualdirection.com - Catholic Spiritual Direction websiteEWTN Religious Catalog - onlineNavigating the Interior Life - Dan BurkeDivine Intimacy - Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalenhttp://avila-institute.com - Avila Institute for Spiritual FormationThe Better Part - Fr. John BartunekFinding God Through Meditation - St. Peter of AlcantaraThe Collected Works of St. John of the Cross - Kieran Kavanaugh and Otilio RodriguezCollected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, Vol. 2 - Kieran Kavanaugh and Otilio Rodriguezhttp://www.ncregister.com - National Catholic RegisterIn Conversation with God - Francis Fernandez