Contemplation, Saints, Teresa of Avila

A Doorway Into Our Souls: Praying with Teresa of Avila Part II

In continuation of our journey through the Interior Castle with Teresa of Avila we may find ourselves approaching the third dwelling place. Through an initial curiosity and muddling in prayer we have heard God calling us. Rather than waiting at the door we have entered to discover the One who knows us better than we… Continue reading A Doorway Into Our Souls: Praying with Teresa of Avila Part II

Contemplation, Saints, Teresa of Avila

A Doorway into Our Souls: Praying with St. Teresa of Avila

Who is this saint, you ask? What does a young 16th Carmelite nun still have to teach us..or better yet, what have we left to learn? Yearn to take an inner pilgrimage, or encounter God in a life changing way? Then, I invite you to join my friend and companion, saint and mystic Teresa of… Continue reading A Doorway into Our Souls: Praying with St. Teresa of Avila

Ignatian Spirituality, Radio

An Engaging Faith: July 27th-31st

You are invited to join me this week for An Engaging Faith on Real Life Radio daily at 4pm EST. Enter To Win a Copy of  Love and Salt by Amy Andrews and Jessica Mesman Griffith (Courtesy Of Loyola Press Publishing)   Where is God leading and meeting you today? Continuing on our #31Daysof St.Ignatius..Tune in this… Continue reading An Engaging Faith: July 27th-31st

Christian Spirituality, Prayer

Praying: Kataphatic or Apophatic?

How do you pray? Do you find your prayer overflowing with images, thoughts and conversations or instead find yourself wrapped in silence surrounded by God’s awe inspiring presence? While at various times we may find ourselves practicing both of these, understanding the shape your prayer takes helps us to simply understand how we personally connect… Continue reading Praying: Kataphatic or Apophatic?