Second Mansions - The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila /w Dr. Anthony Lilles

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In this episode, Dr. Lilles discusses the Second Mansions of the “Interior Castle” which covers:
1. Souls in the second mansions. 2. Their state. 3. Their sufferings. 4. They cannot get rid of their imperfections. 5. How God calls these souls. 6. perseverance is essential. 7. Temptations of the devil. 8. Delusion of earthly joys. 9. God alone to be loved. 10. Reasons for continuing the journey. 11. War fare of the devil. 12. Importance of choice of friends. 13. Valour required. 14. Presumption of expecting spiritual consolations at first. 15. In the Cross is strength. 16. Our falls should raise us higher. 17. Confidence and perseverance. 18. Recollection. 19. Why we must practise prayer. 20. Meditation kindles love.
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Anthony Lilles, S.T.D. is an associate professor and the academic dean of Saint John’s Seminary in Camarillo as well as the academic advisor for Juan Diego House of Priestly Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For over twenty years he served the Church in Northern Colorado where he joined and eventually served as dean of the founding faculty of Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. Through the years, clergy, seminarians, religious and lay faithful have benefited from his lectures and retreat conferences on the Carmelite Doctors of the Church and the writings of St. Elisabeth of the Trinity.

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Thanks for making St. Teresa of Avila’s writing spiritually understandable.

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I happened to hear this wen i did not knew ,this was what is happening in my life and god is calling me back...Jesus bless all behind these effortsAmen

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I saw this series on r/Catholicism on Reddit and thought I’d start listening. This episode is exactly where I am right now. I’m fighting so hard to get through this part right now. I needed this. You both were truly a godsend to me today.

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Thank you , thank you, thank you for this wonderful explanation of the Interior Castle. Your insights are very helpful while reading the book. Appreciate these talks so very much.

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Beautiful presentation. Thank you for the clarity of this message.

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IN these days of diabolical disorientation as Sister Lucia said, this series is the perfect antidote! Thank you!

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These teachings are amazing. This process of sanctification is deeply deeply needed today. Praise God for both of you exercising your gifts through t teaching on this book. ❤

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Thank you to Anthony Lilles and Kris for this enlightening series. Waiting for the next installment. God bless you and Our Lady protect you!

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Solid spiritual food found here.

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Wow -- so beautifully explained & explains so much -- just wonderful to know what one is going thru -- thank you and God Bless! It's such wonderful lecture to listen to when you're going thru a difficult time to keep you grounded along w/prayer. Very grateful to you both:)

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4:00 never be frightened of Evil One 4:20 Satan’s name means “obstacle” 6:38 we need to make clear that we stand with Jesus or will be more open spiritual attacks 20:00 “Be valiant….”