St. Teresa's "Interior Castle" by Fr. Carpenter

[@DeviJade]

Thank you Father Carpenter. This was a blessed teaching for me. St Catherine has been guiding me to learn more about her and this was where she guided me to next. I love our dear Saints. Mother Mary and Lord Jesus are always with me. I will be ever grateful to you and the time you spent teaching. There is no time, only now. This was divine timing. May you continued to be blessed in your humble service.

[@hierbosch1500]

I'm a Secular Carmelite of the Discalced Order, under the spirituality of St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross, and this priest, Fr. Carpenter, gives a wonderfully easy to understand break down of The Interior Castle.

[@marcelamaria4205]

I am too! What a great blessing!❤

[@hierbosch1500]

@@marcelamaria4205 How wonderful! I finally professed my definitive promise at the beginning of March. Bros John Mary from ICS Publications was our formation director for the retreat weekend. He's truly blessed

[@nycetume2605]

I love how Father Carpenter breaks down all the elements for a newbie like me to comprehend, for my IQ is low and my heart is heavy.

[@lisakrische3732]

I really don't think IQ has anything to do with it; all God needs is an open heart. Also, God chooses the weak to confound the strong but I bet your IQ is just fine! God bless 🙂

[@matildegarcia9466]

Well, you write and express yourself very well, but just to show you what really matters to God , look in the internet for the film ( the old black and white Italian movie ) “ San José de Cupertino “. The life of this Saint is just great . He is one of my favourites . The film is fun and if you have children , watch the film with them . They’ll love it .

[@hierbosch1500]

I agree with Lisa. No high IQ necessary. Communion with God is spiritual. Your spiritual love with God surpasses intellect.

[@peterbarry-cv2gx]

A heavy heart can be lightened through prayers. Pray the rosary daily, its inly a maximum of 15 minutes and is Satan's biggest fear. Pray for the holy souls in Purgatory for them to be released and ask them to pray for any troubles you may have.

[@user-nr7qs1rk2v]

Welcome! The RC Church needs good, humble folks like you. Pray daily, & know Jesus' Sacred Heart loves you immensely!

[@gerryhudman7559]

New Catholic here. Thank you so much for this introduction to St Teresa of Avila.

[@chulotito]

Welcome home you are our long lost family member… Be Divine Love to all and everyone for our Father is Divine Love Himself…how blessed you are you hearing many faithful have not heard before May your life be prayer to God

[@hierbosch1500]

I want to welcome you home also!

[@davidcowley7733]

I too. 👍

[@zazenchuch]

Thank you father, the best introduction to the castles, lifts the fear of the journey away, even if you are in your 20th year ❤🙏🏻

[@CarmenRodriguez-uu9cp]

Thank you Father Carpenter for this instructive and enlightening presentation. I was born and raised Catholic in Puerto Rico and after retired, now live in North Carolina, USA. I read “En el Castillo Interior” de Santa Teresa de Ávila in 2006. It took me about 3 months to read it, because I found it difficult to “get into it”. I spent a lot of time reading maybe 5-6 pages. I loved the book and in fact, I preferred to read it Spanish because it is my first language and it was written in Spanish. I prefer to read books in the language it was written, among my only 2 alternatives: English or Spanish. But after listening to your presentation, I just find my book in Kindle (I have it in paperback too), and will start reading it again. I am sure I will get a wider learning experience. I have followed the prayers guidelines, but not as disciplined as it should be. I am 70+ years old living with my husband (Will celebrate our 55th Anniversary this year). Although I pray every day and constantly, I am in walking baby steps, I think. I will save your video to see it again and will look for the one of the San Juan de la Cruz and the books you mentioned. I also read years ago the Way of Perfection, in Spanish. I know I’ll find it. I have not yet read her Biography. Thanks again Father. May the Holy Spirit continue giving you all his Gifts you need to continue living with Grace and Strength your Vocation. Many blessings! Amen! 🙏🏻

[@Varykino1917]

Congratulations on your walk with Christ and your marriage! This is a wonderful video!

[@bffentertainment7848]

Dear Carmen, I'm completely confused regarding the dark night of the soul idea. ☹️ I have a large busy family and life so I don't know when I'll be able to study the concept on my own. Would it be possible for you to shed any light on it at all for me, please?

[@CarmenRodriguez-uu9cp]

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[@CarmenRodriguez-uu9cp]

Dear brother. It is very difficult for me to help you by this means without asking you some questions, knowing you better or even to acknowledge that if I could be the best person to help you or anyone. I can tell you that some times we believe our soul is left all of a sudden empty of all the Graces, like if they are not there, although they are, and we can’t see how we are going to get to the place we were spiritually again. Maybe because we are so involved in the world and routine lives, that when we want to go back to our interior self, we don’t find enough time, space or silence needed to get there where our souls were. Those are moments of dark nights of the soul, (as I understand, I could be wrong and there is more to it). The devil also took his time to help you to be confused, not necessarily with sin at that point yet, but it started with interruptions to get there, when you wanted to get into your soul. That place may be one you already know, because you reached into it once or more. But at this time, you can’t reach at any point of closeness or deep spirituality with God. Sometimes, the best thing is to go back to basics. What was the best first step at the beginning that took you there? A deep meditation of the Our Father prayer? Start there! First, this will certainly scare evil away, and it will put you back in track. Continue your process of prayers and meditation regardless of your emptiness and keep believing. The Lord is listening and He always answers. Be relentless. Keep your hopes up and do not relinquish your faith and love. Most of all, I recommend you to seek a Spiritual counselor. This will help you a lot and may answer your questions, I am sure better than me. I know you were not saying that you were feeling like this, but I have remembered this from what I have read without checking. Also, I remembered Saint Teresa of Calcuta. God Bless you!

[@RosannaCRogacion]

This is one of the few clear interpretation of the seven mansions I have found in KZbin. THANK YOU Fr. Carpenter

[@prisolivier6561]

What a holy and spiritual priest ! We need more priests like Fr. Carpenter.🙏🕊️♥️

[@tonyisme4934]

Father Carpenter I hope you will continue to post your talks on KZbin they are fantastic. May God bless you and thank you for your wisdom and encouragement

[@netizencapet]

Dear Father C. I'm not Catholic or even Christian but found this talk to be full of wisdom, guided by patient study, and exercised with humility. You are a worthy practitioner of your faith and one can tell this because all true practitioners of faith resonate with others beyond their particular tradition, calling and inviting others to something richer and more beautiful of which our nature may be capable. The one who peaked my interest in this topic was a pamphlet recieved accidentally in an airport on the Blessed Jeanne Jugan. The story of her life touched me. This ended up leading to some talk about St. Teresa of A. The evidence of religion is goodness and kindness - charity - amid, despite, and without deterrence by inustice...such a very tall order and yet people with your wisdom and focus keep that goal and wish alive. Alas I'm so so far from loving my enemies but am inspired by those who attempt this. The 7 mansions are lofty. Maybe some so foolish as me might only start with the right mix of bereavement and age. I pray I'm not tested to seek such virtue, blessed as those who do may be.

[@maryannemichael7313]

Thank you Fr Carpenter.. 🙏

[@jennywal7552]

Thank you Father Carpenter , your talk was so inspiring.I really needed to hear it . Thank you so much and please put more of these talks on your KZbin.God bless you in your priesthood work to save and guide us Catholics to understand our faith more deeply . ❤❤❤❤

[@lanatina53]

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[@zoriadawidowicz1857]

Thank you so so very much . This has helped me enourmously. Guidance to guide me in the right direct what i needed.and what you say it can take us a long time to achieve .depending how willing we are. Much gratitude.god bless you father.

[@bojieofrasio9779]

Thank you Father Carpenter for sharing an inspirational talk, God bless you more🙏😔😇👏🌷💖🌸

[@irenemoreirataitson1677]

Thank you, Father Carpenter, for sharing your love, knowledge and wisdom with us. Greetings from Brazil.

[@AbbaWeldu]

thanks, father your your dedication

[@teresaalvarez7372]

Father Carpenter, you have so much knowledge and you speak so clearly please continue to do more KZbin in this topic and others. We need more priest like you. Unfortunately, we don’t have the sound and knowledgeable priest due to lack of good formations of priest, like you, God bless you and protect you, and keep on spreading your knowledge thank you amen🙏⛪️🙏🙏

[@lolitawolfe6636]

❤This is so insightful, on prayer

[@DeborahohDeborah]

Teresa de Avila, my great great great great ... aunt, in the Interior Castle calls speaking in tongues "la jerga.," Spanish for "the slang."

[@jalzalberto111]

Thank you Father Carpenter. I am so grateful that you have revealed these spiritual mysteries of saints Theresa and John. You are a gift to our interior life.

[@stephenward9372]

The remark at 34 minutes is so true. I am an Anglican and find St. Teresa and John of the Cross so moving and profound. Not to mention Therese, the Little Flower.

[@chrisbenotic9502]

So it is time to go to the only Church that God has instituted

[@lupitacajero7185]

Come home, you know we, catholics, have the complete Truth; that is why we have so many Saints.

[@buergerdoc]

Stephen: Stay in touch with where you are with God. He will take care of your decisions from here out. Let Him show you where to go next. Don't rush! He is preparing you. God bless you.

[@lupitacajero7185]

@@buergerdoc It is best to rush to the Full Truth which is the Roman Catholic Church, but still we should pray prior on any decision for God's further enlightenment.

[@josephinemurphy6443]

Follow your heart come holy spirit.....

[@arielproductionsllc-9]

Insightful, informative and helpful to ponder how to incorporate moving and aiming toward God. Thank you!

[@pamserna8680]

This was wonderfully illuminating. Thank you

[@weilanc]

This is one of the most beautiful, important, powerful and inspirational talks I have ever heard. I want to read...I will read, St. Teresa's Interior Castle again with an open heart. Thank you, Father Carpenter.

[@mogamarkoni5839]

God bless you father and bless all faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ

[@user-nr9nv8sz3c]

As a recent convert, this right here is what makes being a Catholic so wonderful! You might get an occasional reference to the 3 stages in evangelical circles, but this is what was missing for me, and of course the beautiful sacraments.

[@marieamdg333]

This is a masterful talk. Thank you!

[@carmelitemissionariesvocat5146]

Thanks a lot, Fr. Carpenter, for that inspiring talk❤

[@kathleendeyo9322]

Clear, concise and inspiring….thank you from the bottom of my heart…

[@misstita4935]

Thank you Father Carpenter for sharing these details. Very enlightening.

[@margiecozzens8602]

Father Carpenter, thank you for your wisdom and guidance. It’s very inspiring to listen to you, May God bless you always.

[@crystaljacob619]

You are an excellent teacher Father Carpenter!!!! Thank you for this. 🙏

[@creativeinspirations8200]

I've always wanted to understand thus. Thank you❤ God bless you Father

[@elisabetbores3759]

She is the saint of my school! I am so happy to hear about her and the 7 rooms of her spiritual castle… I’ve always loved this teaching of the mansions

[@jazzjue]

Father, by God’s grace I have come across your video and am so inspired. You gave a beautiful sharing. TQ

[@celestinachristy6609]

Thank you Father. This talk was so inspiring and so very illuminating.

[@evas133]

Rhank you Father carpenter.

[@maryartistmime654]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FATHER CARPENTER FOR ANALYSING ST. THERESA OF ABILA"S BOOK OF THE 7 MANSIONS 🙏 ✝️ HIGHLY APPRECIATED ❤ WE READ - ALL IN ENGLISH - THE BOOK OF SAINTS BY POPE BENEDICT XVI. THEREFOR WE CAN STUDY & PRAY IN DETAILS ON YOUR VERY INTERESTING LECTURE ❤ GODSPEED BLESSINGS TO YOU FATHER CARPENDER 🙏✝️🇺🇸♥️

[@storytellingbyprofessorwaf9987]

Thank you Father for sharing! She is on fire in my soul. Holy Spirit guidance. Can't get enough of her wisdom..❤️🙏🎁

[@rmp7400]

@storyteller Sometimes a "storyteller" wishes to reimagine the authentic identity of the Holy, Almighty, Eternal Blessed Trinity? 🤔

[@aymani.sayegh951]

Father, can you please do the Dark Night of the Soul of St. John of the Cross? Thank you and God bless you - an amazing and uplifting talk.

[@baseballmomof8]

Such a blessing that this showed up in my cue. I was baptized at this church in 1956… I wasn’t sure the parish was still open. This is beautiful.

[@maryannesheehy5846]

Thank you, Father, I have never heard these things explained before although I have seen the books but just passed over them. I don’t know why because I have a ton of holy books. Gratefully, I will find and follow. God bless you and all priests.

[@mariadm6201]

Thank you Father! God bless you and keep you always, please continue doing talks.

[@storytellingbyprofessorwaf9987]

Thank you Father Caroenter for clarifying the soul relationship 🙏♥️

[@susanadistefano8639]

Thanks Father for this beautiful approach to the great Teresa de Jesús

[@brendamccann6764]

Thank you so much father Carpenter for you very inspiring lecture.❤❤❤

[@nataliadavidson9390]

Father Carpenter, thank you very much!

[@mrs.bissonnette7498]

Oh Fr. Carpenter, I’m so grateful that Marilyn sent me this link. I miss your talks so much. So, this is a grace. I’ve been praying through the intercession of St. Teresa of Avila in our Family Rosary in my litany of certain Saints following my decades. This talk touched on my desires for a better union with Christ. I think I have a great start as to some Pre-Lent reading and Lenten reading 📖 with St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross. Thank you. God bless you. I hope to see you again soon. In Charitable Love 💝&🙏🏻Prayers, Michelle

[@mistyviolet3825]

Is he still ministering at this parish?? 🙏🏻⛪️🕊️

[@grivsxiaomi4661]

Amen. Thank you Fr. Carpenter. GBU.

[@patriciajimenez8587]

Muy bonita explicación. Yo leí el libro y no pude entender en su totalidad. O más bien nada de lo que leí. El Padre Carlos con esta explicación a dado luz a todas mis dudas. Gracias Padre! Finalmente entiendo esta bella enseñanza de intimidad con Dios.

[@angea1462]

As a Catholic of Jewish descent.. some of my ancestors were Crypto Jews who somehow escaped europe, made it to the south pacific. One of those Islands where they arrived was the Kingdom of Tonga where a massive volcano eruption occured recently in Jan 15, 2022- (the largest ever recorded, on the feast of the Holy Infant of Prague btw). The island group where the volcano eruption occured is called Ha'apai. There is a place there called Israel and there is only 1 Catholic Church there called St Theresa of Avila which miraculously was never affected by the volcano eruption/tsunami! I never knew St Theresa of Avila was a descendant of Conversos (Jews who converted to Catholicism in Spain), until recently, so I lately, I met these Jews who hate the Catholic Church due to the Spanish Inquisiion, I introduced them to St Theresa of Avila....and they were all quiet. (It's weird but I now ask St Theresa of Avila, St Edith Stein and of course Our Lady's intercession for the Jews to recognise Jesus as their Messiah). I must admit, I've never really dived deep into St Theresa of Avila's 'Interior Castle', this video was actually sent to me today by a dear friend from Church after Mass which I'm so grateful for Thank you very much Fr Carpenter for this very informative video, I had to pause when you brought up 'Activism', that hit me like a ton of bricks! I'm inspired. God bless you Fr Carpenter, Rosaries and Support from Sydney

[@skymeadow7762]

St. Teresa of Avila called to me 28 years ago. Hail Mary full of Grace🥀🙌🪶

[@lightowl4345]

Excellent talk, thank you.

[@nyccatholic2765]

Thank you so much, Father Carpenter!! This is incredibly amazing!! May God bless and keep you always thank you so much!

[@TheSaintemplar64]

I am very thankful to have mysteriously come across this talk. Thank you Fr Carpenter. A desert can be one who is not fed. I am hungry and this has filled me up. I have been in these mansions and not! Please God we should grow and not decay!

[@jimtheviewer]

Thank you Fr. Jesus Bless

[@dhanawaken9323]

Fr. Carpenter, how blessed are we to hear this wonderful talk about Prayer and metaphor of the Mansions!

[@joannefluet4315]

I am familiar With "The Interior Castle, and have read it. Love your analysis , explaining the different stages and how to identify them and experience them. You bring so very much Light and internalization of Light to All of the stages, and final Spiritual Maturity. You cleared up ambiguities into uplifting transformation and unity of Faith, Hope and Love into total Trust and communion with Christ. His Spirit is talking through you, spontaneously, and you identify it, know it, feel it and love and dwell in it ... Result; You clearly see the line in the sand. His Will is, now, my Will and He automatically takes the wheel. It is total delight to live in The Spiritual World. You are Joyful in giving the attachments to God, for you are, now, free, with Gid in the Spiritual World. God id God. We are Not God, therefore, we Trust totally in God, for He is the only one that can turn evil to good. Thank you so much Father, I just got onto my phone, and this is what I have been seeking...the structure, perspective and love of it all to make it to Spiritual Maturity and feel joyful, all the time. Thank you and know that you are a Blessing from God 🙏🙏❣️

[@rosarosario1375]

Thank YOU LORD for this,, for the instrumentality of Fr.Catpenter... may this do something good fof our soul.

[@suzannegrandma1150]

Thank you so much, I read her books but not completely understood everything. Your words is a blessing to souls and help us understand.

[@susanalvarez3859]

“We need to enjoy Silence and Solitude…” I do Father Carpenter, and I Thank God… I am happy hearing you say this…🙏🙏🙏

[@marjoriehoglund8754]

Dear Father ! I just happen to come across your talk ! I have always wanted to read St Teresa of Avila but I thought her book on the Interior Castle was so difficult ! Thank you so much for this talk ! It helped me so much ! I will look for more of your talks ! Blessings from Michigan !

[@nancygottwald1940]

Thank you, Father Carpenter, I understand with much more clarity now! Wonderful presentation!!

[@ancillaasa70]

Thank you very much, Father. Please continue teaching us on the KZbin

[@beingfrank40]

This is one of the best talks I've ever heard. Great concise, elucidation on such a profound topic such as this! Thank you very much.

[@Rugbylacroose4life]

God Bless you Fr!

[@ginastaszak9763]

Thank you, Father! I love St. Teresa of Avila. I read the book and found it difficult to understand. Your talk is profoundly enlightening! Thank you so much! God bless you!

[@sharonatkinson1161]

Thank You 🙏 ❤

[@deblee9080]

Wow just Beautifully Explained 📿🙏🏻 Glory be to God

[@beatricejsm6678]

This is so good for soul. We now know about our soul. Why its become dryness or something. Ohh i love st. Theresa Avilla❤️thank you Fr for the insights🙏🙏🙏

[@danielcahill3957]

Thank You very much father

[@SAPFM]

Thank you Father Carpenter. I am so glad that this talk appeared on my video feed. I am intimidated by St. Theresa of Avila. You made her more approachable with your clear and precise language. The examples you gave were also very helpful and illuminating. I wonder if St. Theresa's vision resembled a fractal.

[@annaa8319]

Glad I watched this talk before getting into the book! Thank you Fr. Carpenter. God bless 🙏

[@louisecalyore-ik2hb]

Thank you

[@PK-zj1zg]

Thank you, Fr. Carpenter, I feel so blessed to have heard your talk! I learned so much that I didn't understand, forever grateful! May God bless you always and forever!

[@evas133]

Thank you Jesus 🙏 thank you for Carpenter for your teaching and understand about reaching in prayers as nd the gifts of understanding in prayers about the seven mansion 🙏 🙏🙏 more power to you in your teaching the holy Spirit and Jesus strength will be be working inside you 🙏 praises to the holy Trinity. Thanks to our mother Mary she's always with you so with Joseph our patron and saint in church protector of families. Anen

[@daisydupre4873]

Entering the castle is the hardest the devil doesn’t want to allow us to get in, we have to persevere among the difficulties The Lord will give us all that we need to get trough. Thank You Fr. For this talk. 🙏❤️

[@michellemailloux2483]

Thank you Father! You explained the 7 Mansions so well! I very much enjoyed this presentation. God bless you!

[@merleescobar3998]

Father Carpenter💥Great information about St Theresa💥very helpful and inspiring. I woul love to learn more🙏🏽God Bless🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Schule101]

This was so powerful to help my daughter. She left the church because of her relationship with a woman. She knows, I do not condone this.

[@December5baby]

Fr Carpenter. Just what I needed today to re-centre my Spiritual Journey. Save to re watch and focus. Primary importance in this age we live in. Thank you for your clarity.

[@MadeleineF1212]

Jan 2024…thank u Father for this wonderful talk…I learned so much….and took notes!, madeleine from New Mexico.

[@tlcvet2850]

Amazing, life changing book! A must read for all!

[@Maria_Elizabeth]

Need more of Father Carpenter! I did not know these silent ways of loving are all clues of Gods natural authentic agape love. I keep searching for indications of His love but the flooding is already an experience. We’re so used to common physical gestures shown through our eyes and touch. Hope someone informs Fr Carpenter that we are waiting more of him in KZbin!

[@edeleon8091]

This I fully grasp. Thank you Father. love to hear more . Praying for you.

[@kwalla2429]

This was very helpful. Thank you Father.

[@emelitasales259]

So grateful for this 🙏❤️

[@mariadelrosariomarquez8984]

Beautiful presentation by Fr. Carpenter. I am looking forward to more presentations.

[@helengallagher4165]

Thank you Father Carpenter for your very interesting video..God Bless you.

[@mariadownes1797]

+This is explanation is excellent! It is clear and concise. Thank you, Father!

[@phyllisschifanella778]

Father, thank you so much for explaining SO WELL the 7 mansions to heaven. It has empowered me to strive towards a more spiritual life. God bless you.

[@virginiastevens3782]

Thank you for introducing Saint Teresa of Avila. May I say… this lady woke me one night and asked me to follow her into my lounge, she asked me not turn on a light. I was asked to look for her. I didn’t understand this. But went to my iPad . She said ….look for me Teresa of Advila I thought she said. I’d never heard of this place. So I was led to the Saints , why I didn’t know. I entered her name and place into the iPad and up came St Teresa of Avila.. I was shocked. This lovely soul had asked me too find her, ….why… I did ask her would she kindly visit me again, she said yes. This was before I knew about her. Thank you Father .🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹❤️

[@andreakirk9585]

I've loved the Audiobook, although this is a fantastic presentation that's helped a contemplative soul move forward. Thank you Father ✝️

[@dorcas4035]

Wow thank you Fr Carpenter🙏❤️‍🔥✅

[@sybildale5242]

Thank you Father

[@elenvergara9818]

Amen , thank you

[@mileseton5248]

So glad this has found me; I haven’t read the book, but have tried to listen to other talks about the seven mansions, but nothing seemed to resonate to me. This is so clear and helpful. Thank you father for such a detailed yet understandable talk!

[@christinea9676]

I shy away from St. Teresa of Avila and St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Ignatius of Loyola because their writings intimidate me. Thank you Father for explaining The Interior Castle simply and understandably!

[@user-vb7dc4er9y]

Hey father I got to work I'm just about everything praise God

[@wayneg7812]

Thank you Father for this talk.

[@firstnamelastnam3]

Thanks Fr Carpenter, beautifully explained🙏

[@DeborahohDeborah]

Thanks. Great job! St. John of the Cross, traveled with Teresa , was her father oconfessor, and was taken by the Inquisición and escaped

[@claudeioannou5468]

Thank you father for your explanation which really answers a lot of questions God bless you 🙏

[@mrynaperez1243]

What a wonderful brief explanation of the 7 castles , easy to understand or grasp even by someone like me who did not go to college.Father, you are a teacher indeed. Please make more videos.

[@rushikapieris5891]

I have always been interested in knowing details of this teaching of St Therese of Avila. This is explained so simply and this is exactly what I need at this point of my life. Father is truly anointed and gifted to impart knowledge so beautifully. For me, this is the perfect path ( through the right prayer life ) to sainthood. God bless you father

[@courtneymarie71]

God bless you Father Carpenter, we were blessed to be able to ride our bikes to Saint Catherine’s when we lived in Torrance. I still remember a homily you gave about recreation and kick myself for not taking note of the book you quoted. The South Bay is blessed to have you.

[@lisamoag6548]

Well said. Thank you, Father.