𝑺𝒕. 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒂'𝒔 7 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉

[@Alpha-Cheeno]

0:32 - 2:57 First Stage 2:58 - 6:41 Second Stage 6:42 - 9:15 Third Stage 9:16 - 10:45 Fourth Stage 10:47 - 12:10 Fifth Stage 12:11 - 14:14 Sixth Stage 14:15 - 16:09 Seventh Stage

[@melissazimich9772]

❤ Divine Will Fiat. Thy Kingdom come Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Reign in our Hearts Lord Jesus Christ 🤍❤️✝️🕊️🙏 Thank you Father. Love, Mercy of God Triumph in all souls 🙏 May the Light of Christ purify our souls that He may reign ☀️Glory be to God

[@efrainpina1012]

This holy priest right here, is part of the reason I want to become a Discalced Carmelite Please pray for my discernment.❤️

[@kevinq6628]

🙏📿

[@vinny.deadmou5d46]

Young man.. Sunday tomorrow Oct 20th I'm going hopefully to confession in the morning before mass.. I'm going to make a note to remember you in my reception of our blessed Lord and I'll shall include you in the offering up of my confession as well.. Both for your discernment..If I can offer you a bit of helpful advice I would tell you to ask our Most Holy Queen of Heaven, Mary the Immaculate One, to guide you to her divine Son JESUS and to help you with your vocation..I can assure you that Our Lady will help you quickly, efficiently, and perfectly to place you EXACTLY where he divine Son wants you to be..Remember all priests of all orders are under Our Blessed Mothers care.. Mary is so Holy.. Make her the desire of your heart and soul as you feel the same with the Holy Trinity... Peace and blessings to you friend

[@pierscadell7188]

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus! Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

[@vinny.deadmou5d46]

This man here, this holy priest rather, has the Holy Spirit within him. I can absolutely feel this man's holiness and spiritual knowledge being communicated to me through a computer screen n that's when i know im listening to a very holy priest. Thank you my Lord for sending your people Holy laity to guide us in your ways

[@RobSantoliquito]

Agreed.

[@DeeyanSantika]

What's this Priest's name?

[@marcellooliveira6981]

I agree with you. I feel the same way. Very good content 🙏🏼🙏🏼.

[@neereya-xc1uu]

Indeed :0 the Holy Spirit working through him 😯

[@BitsyBee]

​@@DeeyanSantika Somebody said Father Robert.

[@MrAnahp]

This is the best and most concise talk on the stages of the spiritual life. So beautiful the work God does in the soul of the Saints.

[@mariaochoa965]

We need more Holy Priest like father Robert ❤

[@louisaberrios1789]

They’re many like Father Rober, Father Chris Alar, Father Joseph, etc you’ll find then on EWTN❣️🌹🙏🏾

[@jenniferwinston7842]

We'd have more if women didn't abort their babies. One in 5 women in church on Sunday have had an abortion. More contracept. We were anointed at baptism to be priest, prophet and king. We can make a difference

[@sheiladumigan451]

May the whole world burn with love for Jesus and Holy Mary 🙏

[@connienavarette1948]

Amen!!!

[@Remedey49]

Oh, how my spirit wishes to be a saint for Jesus, I wish to progress beyond the purgative way one day. Holy Mother ora pro nobis ❤

[@pierscadell7188]

Too late have I loved you. Too late have I realised how lucky I am to be brought up a Catholic. I long to share this faith with EVERY soul, a desire that you put in me Lord! Now I need your wisdom and more than that your humility, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

[@maggiekeenan4830]

Thank you Fr Robert. May our Lord the Holy Spirit stay with us and shape our characteristics to be and do what God desires of us.

[@catherinephelan1068]

I long for this. Being married with children and working in the world makes it more challenging. 🥺

[@melldafreeman6997]

But not impossible

[@dominicjacob8617]

You're already half way there then. Having a greater cross means being closer to Christ.

[@neereya-xc1uu]

Remember that what God expects from one person is not exactly the same as He expects from another. You can reach these spiritual levels Saint Therese referred to, from the vocation you were called to. You can reach Sainthood, by making simple activities such as changing diapers, sweeping, cooking, etc., with profound love for God, which ultimately translates in love for others 😊by offering your best to God in any activity you do, you are also praying

[@alainatempelis7516]

Dont worry :) God makes us holy through our vocation. Self sacrifice for our children and spouses and those at work helps us to grow and be sanctified- offering all those things up is also a good thing to do- remember its not just praying all the time that makes us holy its our choosing to serve and give charitably

[@CJJPstepintotheblue]

Service is the greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit... Having children and caring for them is absolutely amazing. We live in a world where in UK alone 200,000 children are taken from their mothers womb by force (to put it mildly). Ask Our Heavenly Father for His Holy Spirit daily. Through Our Lord Jesus. To keep His fire burning in your heart. The love of a mother is precious. Not everyone experienced that... I pray your wonderful children beat fruit in your life. I've no doubt they will. Solid foundation in a faithful mother. Bless you

[@Ronbarno]

Thank father for saying Yes to Jesus, we need you, JMJ God is good.

[@luisgerardoluevanosmedina433]

Saint Teresa , ORA PRO NOBIS !🙏👏

[@samschannelish]

I’m only somewhere between the second and third 😢 but this talk has inspired me to persevere. Thank you Fr.

[@Michelle-qq4sd]

Prayer and mediation are making me so calm. So grateful. 🕊️❤️

[@babyadorable7448]

Blessings from South Africa

[@margokupelian344]

Very inspiring… like the scripture says the word of God is sweeter than honey and so are His ways. Thank you Fr. Robert! May you be always in the presence of God and enjoy His blessings in abundance.

[@sheiladumigan451]

Jesus Jesus Jesus 🙏❤️

[@denisesanson3260]

How beautiful. This brought tears to my eyes by the end. Thank you Father, for a wonderful explanation of this. 🙏❤️

[@johnsariego1973]

So beautiful! Thank you very much, Fr. Robert!

[@gerrimiller3491]

May God's Face shine upon you with Favour, Grace & Mercy, provision, protection and joy in times of sorrow be upon you Fr. Robert and your beautiful Ministry here, Amen🌺✝️🌺. The Holy Rosary is my life!!

[@liasosa4100]

Thank you Father, for this beautiful explanation of St Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, it is a challenge to understand let alone pursue the holy way, but nonetheless, something we can all strive towards. I just realized I am barely at Stage I, literally outside the castle, so still a very long way from perfection, but we can all try. May The Lord Bless you and Mother Mary Keep you safe always!

[@danielporras6587]

Adoration.

[@tinarodriguez5182]

I am so in love with St. Teresa’s book, The Interior Castle. 🙏❤️‍🔥

[@pierscadell7188]

I'm wondering if a computer game might be helpful. Sorry if I'm garishly wrong, but you never know, it could be educational, even if the fruit will be Carlo Acutis like in leading us to spend less time on such things.

[@VeronicaRodriguez-f9u]

The best explanation I found.

[@teresaPerez-m4q]

Please intercede for my family to return to mass. Peace n the world.

[@tdschetzle6898]

An amazing and inspiring presentation on the mystical life through prayer. Thank you so much for this beautiful explanation. I look forward to exploring St. Therese further. God bless you and keep you.

[@BetsysMama]

This video was mid-labeled. The priest was discussing St Teresa of Avila, and her masterpiece ‘The Interior Castle’ which details the seven stages (or seven interior castles) that one goes through before divine union with God. This particular video is labeled St Therese. St Therese of Lisieux, who is also a doctor of the church, wrote a different book, which I think is called ‘The Little Way’.

[@denisemcmaster973]

@@BetsysMama It's actually correctly labeled "Teresa," but it also says "Therese" as it's from a Mass held at St. Therese (Lisieux) Church in Alhambra, CA

[@Bigchilezlife]

I want to be a holy catholic like Fr.Robert! I'm discerning priesthood with the Carmelites or married life!

[@StThereseChurch]

God bless your journey with Jesus our Beloved Lord

[@bernadetteperrett8282]

Jamie I think God has already put his hand on you.🙏

[@Devotionalpoet]

Beautiful, thank you Father 🙏🏻✝️

[@nma6567]

Sometimes, I have glimpses of feeling the presence of God through my dog and other animals. Im still in pre- preschool though.

[@jenniferpratt8883]

Thank you Father, this was wonderful. May God bless you abundantly and our Holy Mother protect you always.🙏🙏🙏

[@maryednayamber2933]

Fr. Ryan McCarty , bless you heart!

[@LindaDoherty-x1d]

thank you!

[@donnadurkee181]

Fr Robert Barcelos, bless you heart!

[@SusAnna48240]

Thanks Father

[@lucycardozo4459]

Father,may you grow in the vineyard of Our Lord Jesus Christ

[@ginakendrick2581]

Thankyou. Read three of her books trying hard to live this out

[@deborahdipaulo4636]

Amen Beautiful

[@michaelplascencia4492]

Amen

[@MarthaMyDear6]

I needed this message, thank you, Father Robert!🙏♥️✝️

[@monikacoates7661]

Thank you for sharing this. It was very beautiful, inspiring and enlightening. God Bless!

[@UrsulaPainter]

Thank you. I'm ill right now and unable to absorb this but hope to come back to it.

[@kathypetersen7558]

I pray for ypur healing 🙏

[@isabelmorales3184]

Thank you for this informative state of events ❤

[@RobertEnnis-n4q]

Thank you Father Robert for this teaching. 🙏❤️

[@Joyal_J_Joy0-]

Beautiful sermon 🙏🙏

[@Themis333-r1y]

Very Powerful Holy Divine Wisdom. Thank You

[@zsofiasz.8533]

Brilliant, thank you ❤

[@hunghanh99678]

🙏❤️❤️❤️😇THANK YOU

[@bredamcnamara4360]

Pray for our priest's

[@marcosgonzalez4525]

Amen is all I can say

[@elohisaroeh652]

May our Lord Yeshua bless you brother.

[@cosmich2o122]

Beautiful sermon 🙏🏻

[@johnmartinborg3620]

Very Helpful. Thank you father.

[@thimygonzalez8838]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@helenspencer8210]

Thank you so much for this 🙏

[@jacksoncastelino04]

O Lord, Grant us Many Holy Priests. Please Pray for The Restoration of Traditional Latin Mass

[@mariazamora2713]

Is this Father Elias? I always enjoy His talks. He is so full of the The Holy Spirit. Thank you father. May Our Heavenly Father bless you with His Devine wisdom so you may continue to guide us. ❤Tucson AZ

[@denisemcmaster973]

That's him!

[@MarthaMyDear6]

Amen I want to fear Our Lord! I glory in God. 🙏✝️♥️

[@Teresasunshine18]

Amazing talk! Thank you!

[@AHAIRWECECILIA]

I hve realised each stage of spirit growth is attached to a gift of the holy Spirit,

[@Porcelainwhite-o8z]

🙏🕊️🕯️💚

[@amiecharlett2372]

❤❤❤

[@lydiamarshall6479]

Amen ❤🕊

[@ziesha.marie11]

The thumbnail of this video this priest reminds me of St Padre Pio

[@emilysalas2936]

🙏🙏🙏

[@bredamcnamara4360]

St. Michael surround our priest's

[@robwinike9147]

❤

[@777theright88]

Does the soul progress in the spiritual life in a linear way?

[@StThereseChurch]

Very good question / point! Your right it is not so linear as the presentation would seem to indicate, however, there is an ascending type projection of progress that helps put a map on the mystery.

[@d.o.7784]

Good looking man, whats his name?

[@Alma-tz8km]

What about martyrs. Did they skip steps?

[@StThereseChurch]

Good point! Martyrdom seems to be like the Express Lane / Fast track to Heavenly glory A very meritorious sacrifice in sharing Christ’s Cross and this “Love covers a multitude of sins” as Scripture says

[@arianemontemuro7901]

Orthodox Christianity is the true faith❤

[@doverton6885]

Yeah & Catholics think the same & Mormons & Muslims & Jews, etc., etc.

[@Marist_Chanel]

🤎

[@richardkasper5822]

Is it consolation ? or the dionysian mysteries aka the works of the nicolaitans ? which is the thing Jesus hates

[@anotherbeginning]

The church that should be poor is wearing Prada.

[@StThereseChurch]

😂

[@tarabarno7811]

I think it is best that no soul knows what stage they are in. I do not think their spiritual director, if they have one, should tell them what stage they are in. A spiritual director should gauge they spiritual progression inorder to be clear all is well and on the proper path. Let the Holy Spirit move and have it's being. Do not hender nor put under a microscope. It is developmental, relational and calling. It is union within salvation. The real problem is that priest do not know the movements of the Holy Spirit and do not gauge the soul at all. Tragic and very very isolating for a soul.

[@StThereseChurch]

It is true that we shouldn’t be too focused or fixated on where we are at in the spiritual development spectrum in order not to become egocentric about our spiritual growth, however, the masters of the spiritual life (viz, the saints, and other great representatives like Fr. Thomas Dubay) suggest that it is important to know where we are at so that we don’t stall further growth by putting our attention in the wrong place especially in regard to how we pray. Ultimately it is about what the Holy Spirit does to bring about the maturation and sanctification of the soul. But His Grace builds on nature, therefore the development of our self-knowledge in these areas is useful though not necessary. Also, as St John of the Cross emphasis your concluding point, poorly educated spiritual directors in these matters can often hinder the soul’s progress rather than strengthen it. And yes, good spiritual directors are an “endangered species”😉

[@Nary_Patnoe]

7 times/chances you MUST NOT DENY the Lord, these are times of growth to grow closer and stronger to the Lord. ✝️📖🐑🩸

[@lakotafire2804]

Thank you for your excellent comment! It's truly food for thought. May God bless you. ✝️ 🕊 🌹 ❤

[@davelane4055]

Praying for MAGA Israel and the traditional Latin mass no damn masks clot shots and yes to our lady of perpetual help. Thank little flour Saint and Doctor of the original church of christ

[@manjujacob674]

Amen