The Prayer of Recollection: CarmelCast Episode 67

What should I do during my time of prayer? How do I grow closer to Jesus in that time? In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Michael Berry, OCD who shares some of St. Teresa of Avila's wisdom concerning prayer, especially her teaching on The Prayer of Recollection.
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[@ginakendrick2581]

I found my counsel this evening during prayer. From a book Fr. Tomas de Jesus said “ The souls should understand for it’s part, that in all that it does, it is only disposing and preparing itself for God to communicate himself to it and bring about in it with his gifts what he knows how to do in his power and wisdom …Let it trust in God, who will operate his work in the soul in the manner that is most fitting..let it take care not to seek to be the judge of its own progress, nor scrutinize the workings of God In him.”

[@raftingrachel204]

As someone interested in being an OCDS, this is so deep and educational. Thank you for this beautiful discussion.

[@patriciajohnson1894]

Ocds... what does it stand for

[@maryellenburke2070]

OCDS means: Order of Carmelite Discalced Seculars. It's the 3rd order of Carmelite for regular men and women who want a deeper relationship with God.

[@patriciajohnson1894]

Thank you ​@@maryellenburke2070

[@lesleyauby6868]

May Our Lord bless you all and bring us all closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ and to his mother Mary. 🙏🙏🙏

[@colleenmullen4447]

No matter your preoccupations, just be present to the Lord. Love this as there seem to be constant preoccupations. ❤🙏

[@reneeclover2607]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I’ve listened to this video at least 3 times now and I’m unpacking the content slowly but surely🌹

[@jacobcrayola9311]

Jesus I trust in You!

[@Michelle_wald]

I love this channel it is so easy to understand and I’m a newborn Catholic. I do have religious background tho. Thank you brothers. Shared ✝️💜🤍

[@SacredHeart3]

Thank you - you & your videos are always such a blessing 🙏🏻

[@Catholic_Foundation]

In prayer, our gaze should be fixed on God, not on the obstacles before us.

[@judyrussoniello1497]

Divine mysteries ❤

[@MsRocko99]

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[@tinakathleen8571]

One of the fruits of mental pray can be inner joy based on the communion with God and the supernatural.

[@christinewolfteigen7581]

I really needed this. Thank you so much❤

[@Jha-1986]

Love it!!! I praise the Lord ...

[@mariesook9141]

This is a deep conversation, with a lot of info. All the advertisements really detract. Especially the content in the ads.

[@ICSPublications]

Thanks for the feedback, Marie. Unfortunately we don't have much control over ads on KZbin. If you want to avoid them completely you can click the "Direct Download" link in the description of this video. God bless you!

[@mariesook9141]

Thank you 🎉 that is soooo helpful! 😊

[@MrEnniscorthy]

Thank you. Let Go Let the Trinity

[@marikajmj4935]

Thank You!

[@ginakendrick2581]

After reading The Way to Perfection, and The Interior Castle and her autobiography and Saint Francis De Sales the Devote Life and The Imitation Of Christ and Saint Faustina s diary. I’m more anxious than ever. No not really but maybe I’m getting discouraged. I do faithfully Mass, Adoration and confession monthly and read these books. I WANT TO BE CLOSER TO JESUS. I just feel even after being faithful to my prayer time every morning. I’m not moving forward in the way I feel I should. Think I’m trying to hard. I’m not doing enough mortifying I suppose and I’m weak at best at fasting. Not that I can’t be hungry that hurts but being physically weak isn’t helpful. I need some direction . The entrance to this video spoke to me. Thankyou so much

[@gmacch]

Please don't do any penances that make you lose the ability to function in daily life, like, make you too physically weak or impact your health. A few suggestions: doing Ignatian meditation with Scripture (I find this easier to do than Lectio Divina). Both are meditating with Scripture. And good forms of Catholic meditation. And taking time daily to read Scripture, like 10 minutes. And you always have the option of finding a Catholic spiritual director (more like a spiritual guidance counselor).

[@ginakendrick2581]

@@gmacch yes I read my Bible too. I have set specific place and times to be present to Our Lord. I love those set times. But the only reliable relief is just talking to him and reading And talking to him and imagining what he might say. I listen to my conscience and that seems to help tremendously. Thankyou for your reply. I have no imagination for being present in scripture scenes at all

[@ICSPublications]

Know of our prayers for you! Be sure to check out our video on difficulties in prayer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opXOm4pnhbGoiKc

[@stevenkavanagh2082]

You're obviously closer than you think😊 I sense your poverty in your actions... Remember the first beatitude- blessed are the poor in spirit theirs IS the kingdom of heaven. God bless!

[@ginakendrick2581]

@@ICSPublications oh yes, thank you I actually already saw that one. God blessed your ministry and give you also JOY

[@devoradamaris]

🕊🌎🕊🕊sharing🫂thankYOU

[@LostArchivist]

I wonder if Saint Theresa of Jesus had a form of aphantasia?

[@diannealice3601]

Not sure if it's how do you make some money, but it would be great to not have ads coming up during your talks. No disrespect is meant.

[@ICSPublications]

Thanks for the feedback, Dianne. Unfortunately we don't have much control over ads on KZbin. If you want to avoid them completely you can click the "Direct Download" link in the description of this video. God bless you!

[@Jha-1986]

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