You have heard how wonderfully silk is made-in a way such as God alone could plan-how it all comes from an egg resembling a tiny pepper-corn. I will describe some of them in my own way, also the state in which they leave the soul, and will use a suitable comparison to elucidate the matter, explaining that though we can take no active part in this work of God within us, 1 yet we may do much to prepare ourselves to receive this grace. I think there is nothing to add about the prayer of union, but when the soul on which God bestows this grace disposes itself for their reception, I could tell you much about the marvels our Lord works in it. You may imagine that there is no more left to be described of the contents of this mansion, but a great deal remains to be told, for as I said, it contains favours of various degrees. The same zeal as that felt by our Lord on earth. Longing for death and zeal for God's honour. Preparation of the soul for God's indwelling. THIS CHAPTER SHOULD RECEIVE GREAT ATTENTION.ġ. Teresa of Avila,, at ĬONTINUES THE SAME SUBJECT: EXPLAINS THE PRAYER OF UNION BY A DELICATE COMPARISON AND SPEAKS OF THE EFFECTS IT LEAVES UPON THE SOUL. Sacred Texts Christianity Index Previous Next The Interior Castle: The Fifth Mansions: Chapter II.
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