I think that certain graces I am about to describe are bestowed on only a few of the nuns, but if the rest only arrive at the portal they receive a great boon from God, for 'many are called, but few are chosen.' 2 All we who wear the holy habit of the Carmelites are called to prayer and contemplation. I said 'some,' but in reality there are very few 1 who never enter this mansion: some more and some less, but most of them may be said at least Send me, O my Lord, light from heaven that I may give some to these Thy servants, some of whom by Thy good will often enjoy these delights, lest the devil in the guise of an angel of light should deceive those whose only desire is to please Thee.Ģ. OH, my sisters, how shall I describe the riches, treasures, and joys contained in the fifth mansions! Would it not be better to say nothing about them? They are impossible to depict, nor can the mind conceive, nor any comparisons portray them, all earthly things being too vile to serve the purpose. Divine union beyond our Power to obtain.ġ. The Prayer of union and of quiet contrasted. HOW TO BE SURE THAT WE ARE NOT DECEIVED IN THIS MATTER.ġ. Teresa of Avila,, at īEGINS TO TREAT OF THE UNION OF THE SOUL WITH GOD IN PRAYER. Sacred Texts Christianity Index Previous Next The Interior Castle: The Fifth Mansions: Chapter I.
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