The Way of Perfection - Prologue and Chapters 1-7: CarmelCast Episode 29

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Comment below if you have any insights or questions for us to discuss in our next episode!

[@ChristopherLadoux]

When it comes to prayer, I put myself in the presence of God . Before Mass were had the Rosary. I asked the angels and the Holy Men and Women to join us. I felt their presence. You make prayer more personal for me.

[@kena3234]

Going to read the book so I can listen to the show.

[@rosalindderksen9273]

So awesome and insightful! Thank you so much Brothers and Dr. MaryRuth! It was wonderful to hear Dr. MaryRuth share insights about family life, but I would also love to hear more from the Brothers about how St. Teresa's teachings apply to their lives as friars. Thanks again and God reward you!

[@3rdole]

Much more than I would gain from simply reading on my own. Thanks again Frs. et. al. "powerless and waterless" in Houston TX USA.

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Thanks for your kindness, Richard. We are offering prayers and sacrifices for all of you in Texas!

[@3rdole]

@@ICSPublications thanks and God bless you all too🙏❤️🔥

[@christinewebber8879]

Thank you for this very informative discussion. Each time I review this Carmelcast, I get a deeper understanding of St.Teresa's teachings on Prayer, Discernment and Spiritual Love. I am a mother of older adult children, and the insight on Spiritual Detachment on parenting was a blessing for me. May God continue to bless all of you.

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Thank you for your kind words, Christine. Know of our prayers during this Lenten season!

[@jen1963]

This episode made me so thankful I invested in the book. I look forward to reading and rewatching this. Thank you.

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Thanks Jen. Know of our prayers for you and your loved ones!

[@jen1963]

@@ICSPublications Thank you. You are all in my prayers too.

[@rebeccaharper6022]

Excellent session; well organized and gave me a lot to think about. Will be providing the structure I need for Lent. Thank you and God bless!

[@nelukasilva2868]

I'm a grand mom of 7,at 61yrs.Loved this discussion .I've been striving to own the carmelite spirituality from the day I read the autobiography ,then listened to the audio books Interior castle and the way of perfection as I could not find the books here in srilanka.The Theresian virtues as you said ,hit me home. As we know that Jesus is alive in every human being ,if we can see jesus , in every one of them...thru the eyes of his holy spirit residing in me,let that be...... family,elders ,kids,rich,poor,religious ,aethist,educated or not,young or old..no matter whome...,I feel thats charity..thats humilty...and that will help us to be detached to be attached !! Alone we cant.but with the holy spirit we can....pray for me,I'm weak...

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You are right, with the Holy Spirit we can! God bless you, Neluka.

[@suzannerosbach8357]

thank you for this informative podcast

[@jeffseng6385]

I loved this as I’m still recovering from teenagers. Her words about seasons is spot on. Saint Therese (little T) would talk about placing flowers at the feet of Jesus in the form of sacrifice. When you give self sacrificial love think of it as flowers you are placing at the feet of our Lord.

[@deisenlauro2548]

I like all the practical approach that you have incorporated. Thank you! 🙏🏼

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Thank you for the feedback. God bless you, Deisen!

[@abassage655]

Thank you so much for providing this. I don’t love podcasts. I love this topic. Thank you!

[@jennybourge5370]

I very much enjoyed this discussion. I have entered aspirancy with the Holy Innocents and thank you Holy Spirit for continuing to teach me so much about prayer and union with God. I am a wife, mother, daughter and so really appreciate the input of Dr MaryRuth. May God bless you all for working hard (and praying hard) to put this together!

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God bless you in your discernment, Jenny!

[@annmarievalenti9264]

I read this years ago, but WOW, I needed this again in a whole different way. Thank you.

[@theonlymeaning]

Thank you for this valuable gift.

[@ICSPublications]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have a blessed Lent!

[@lindabreaux1198]

Our Lady Carmelite Community read this book for one of our ongoing formations. Everyone's comments made me want to take another look at the book. I especially liked when you sited page number and or chapter and part. Thank you.

[@jpshimek]

Thank you so much for this video. It was a truly beautiful discussion.

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Thank you John Paul. Have a blessed Lent!

[@PaulaOkeefe]

Thanks guys. This is wonderful!

[@luzpalomo2736]

Wonderful!!! Thank you!

[@kathykreck1579]

Thank You Mary Ruth Listening was refreshing I feel to that Theresa of Avila is Practical and that is what I like about her. Im a Carmelite 3rd order member and I found her writings very helpful with family life please let me know what your pod cast is called. Kathy Kreck

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Thank you, Kathy. The podcast is called Parenting Smarts: parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/

[@Madelon6]

Well done! Great synopsis and kept my interest.

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Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@TracyW-me8br]

The part that particularly resonated with me was the detachment discussion because I have never understood how that went into a married vocation specifically with relationships. I have 3 sons and 2 are very active teenagers (we all go to the same high school, but I’m a teacher haha) so we have tons of togetherness and opportunities to practice patience. It’s a delicate balance to love without strings but be influential enough as appropriate to their ages. I appreciated hearing the reflection on that.

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Thanks for sharing, T. W. I'm glad you found the discussion helpful. Prayers for you and your family!

[@annesfeltedfriends]

Very thoughtful discussion on detachment. 😊

[@shelbycramer9054]

♥️ Amen. Thank you.

[@kingdomofcapybaras6850]

Thank You so much for this ❤

[@JimCvit]

I try so hard but I fail so much. This book has helped me though. I just don't know if I'm practicing t the way she does. I pray and hope so.

[@jaredandsarahcopeland980]

By far THE BEST Carmel Cast! God reward you!

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Thank you. Blessed Lent!

[@katezee2358]

Please help with my tech ignorance. I never can find it when someone says "We'll put a link below". Where is the "below" ? :) Thank you :)

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Hi Kathryn, Below the video you should see a description "This Lent we'll be discussing..." At the bottom of that description should be a button that says "SHOW MORE." If you click that button, hopefully you'll see the links that we were referring to. God bless you!

[@billspaulding5706]

In the beginning of Chapter 3, is she taking a poke at the Inquisition when she says seems to suggest that an interior strengthening is the way to combat heresy and eases into the need to support knowledgeable presentation of church doctrine through prayer?

[@michaeldonohue8870]

I know this is replying a bit late - but its not directed at the inquisition, at least in this instance. Marcelle Auclair, who wrote a biography on Saint Teresa provides the background for this in her work: This is a message that the King, Don Felipe, instructed his ambassador to the Pope to impart secretly: ".. I would lose all my realms and give my own life a hundred times over rather than suffer the least schism in religion or in the service of God; I have not the least intention of reigning over heretics. I intend to try to smoothe out the religious difficulties in the Low Countries without recourse to arms, if it is still possible, for I see clearly that a war would involve the country in total devastation; but if matters cannot be put right without armed intervention, I am resolved to take up arms and take part in the battles myself; nothing shall hinder me, neither the ruin of this country nor that of the lands I possess elsewhere." "Teresa of Jesus used love to bring about God’s triumph, the King thought he could bring it about by bloodshed; Teresa passed her life in penance and prayer for the redemption of the heretics whom the King was causing to be massacred; Teresa hoped that the King would make Spain a beacon light, but he made it a stake. "Philip II ruined Spain without succeeding in making the spirit of the Gospel triumphant in the world, for it was not without reason that Christ commanded Peter to put back his sword into its sheath. An army of mercenaries even if Friars Preachers walk before it will never open men’s hearts to the word of Christ. In their convents Mother Teresa and her daughters fought more effectively." All of that can be found around Page 187 in "Saint Teresa of Avila" by Marcelle Auclair. So, by way of summary, what Teresa is referring to in Chapter Three is the use of the sword by the state - remember of course that she is living through the Protestant Reformations.

[@chrisalan1342]

Can u please tell intro songs name

[@JasonGoldberg777]

I am so grateful for this content and loved your first video. I would never overreach by offering my measly 2-cents but you asked for comments so here’s my only suggestion.... I love your content regardless but would prefer many less chapters each episode to allow for slower digestion of the material. I know that would create other issues, namely scheduling, so I don’t have an answer unless the series were to run beyond lent. (perhaps I’m just looking for an excuse to limit my reading but I get so much watching you folks interact)

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Thanks for your feedback, Jay. You are right that this is a lot of material to squeeze into this short time of Lent. St. Teresa's text is so rich that we could easily spend an entire episode discussing each chapter. We plan to offer some longer, more in depth book studies in the near future. God bless you!

[@JasonGoldberg777]

@@ICSPublications I think many of us would be grateful for another pass going slower someday.

[@JasonGoldberg777]

​@@ICSPublications A year has passed and I find myself watching your video again! This time to bounce against my OCDS formation which formally started a few months ago. I am so grateful for the amazing content you folks have been creating since the beginning. I'm glad to have the chance to grow with you channel and look forward to the years to 2023!!!

[@tonylam303]

I am reading for week 2 and really don't have a cue what St. Theresa was talking in chapter 15. Can you help? Thank you.

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Tony, hopefully our discussion of that chapter helps some. If not, be sure to leave another comment there asking for more clarification and we can address it next week!

[@lorrainewilliams3827]

Is episode #30 available yet and how can I find it?

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Yes, Lorraine. You can find all the available episodes here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkcID-Wbp-1Jd9kBvDxoJEjmu7hC7WVYA

[@TracyW-me8br]

Having a parent in this discussion was brilliant

[@leslie5161]

Where is Br. Pier Giorgio? Such a good discussion on detachment. Thank you.

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The brothers are assigned to two different monasteries these days. Br. John-Mary is at our monastery in Boston, while Deacon Pier Giorgio is at our monastery in Holy Hill, Wisconsin.

[@leslie5161]

@@ICSPublications thank you. It's nice to visualize where they are.

[@abassage655]

Dates for the next ones?

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Wednesday, February 24 we'll be covering chapters 8-15

[@marthaazcarate7889]

When you said next week do you mean next Wednesday today is Ash Wednesday . Or should I just look for chapters 8 to 15?

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Hi Martha, we'll be releasing new episodes each Wednesday. Next Wednesday (2/24) we'll cover chapters 8-15.

[@abassage655]

I can't locTE THE PDF. HELP, Please Thank you

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You should be able to access it at this link: drive.google.com/file/d/1DVkzzrHE8Ia8TYyEUaNhTVBjAlRmOVha/view

[@theonlymeaning]

BEING perfected ?

[@thegoldens7056]

Excellent! Thank you