Do you ever wonder if you're actually growing spiritually, or just going through the motions? It's easy to rely on good feelings in prayer as a sign of progress, but what happens when those feelings disappear? How can you be certain you're making real progress in your relationship with God when your interior life feels dry?

In this episode, we tackle one of the most crucial questions in the spiritual life: What is the one true metric for holiness? Moving beyond the unreliable measure of emotions, we explore the timeless wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila to uncover a practical, observable standard for your spiritual growth. Discover why your daily interactions with others are the most accurate reflection of your love for God and learn how to begin assessing your spiritual health with honesty and hope, rather than self-condemnation.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why feelings are a deceptive measure of holiness and what you should focus on instead.
• How St. Teresa of Avila's teaching on charity provides a clear, actionable metric for your spiritual life.
• Practical, diagnostic questions you can ask yourself to establish a "spiritual baseline" and identify concrete areas for growth.
• How to reframe your faults not as signs of failure, but as essential data that reveals a clear path forward in loving God and neighbor.

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