3. The Way of Perfection: Prayer for Church Authorities and Obedience

Father Timothy Reid relays Saint Teresa's emphasis on the spiritual battle her nuns must undertake, likening them to a small but powerful group of soldiers within a fortified city. She urges her nuns to pray fervently for the Church's leaders, especially during the tumultuous times of the Protestant Reformation. Teresa also highlights the necessity of living a life of virtue-focusing on love, detachment, and humility-to ensure their prayers are effective and their community remains spiritually strong.
Episode three covers chapters 3 & 4.
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I'm bingeing on these fantastic podcasts. Very timely Fr. Timothy Reid. 500 years after the fact, and St Teresa's way of perfection still resonates today in the 21st century, which demonstrates it's TRUTH! Warm greetings from Australia 🦘 THANK YOU FATHER TIMOTHY!

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Thank Father ❤️🙏🏻

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These commentaries on St Teresa of Avila are phenomenal!

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I struggled to understand The Way of Perfection when I read it many years ago. These commentaries are helpful and enlightening. I am rereading the book using these commentaries as a guide. Thank you.

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Amen