This sermon was preached by Rev. Jim Quigley at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 5th, during the seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Jim reflects on spiritual journeys as described by St. Theresa of Avila, drawing parallels between her teachings and the challenges faced by Jesus’ disciples. He elaborates on the idea of purification, illumination, and union in the spiritual domain before moving to real-life examples of faith from his own high school experiences and the transformative power of narrative. The sermon challenges the congregation to reconsider the rooted narratives in their lives and encourages them to have faith strong enough to envision and enact positive change.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:45 Theresa of Avila’s Spiritual Journey

04:48 Personal Anecdote: High School Art Class

08:19 The Power of Narrative and Faith

13:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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