GIFT - Individual Course: St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayer (Digital Workbook Only)
Course Description
This series is a deep and dynamic exploration of the classic grades of prayer from the Doctor of Prayer, St. Teresa of Avila. Beginning with the basics, it illuminates vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer as the path to union with God.
Like a thrilling drama, it intensifies as it progresses, until it finally culminates in the ecstatic union with God for which every one of us is made.
St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayeris unlike any series you've ever experienced and will leave you breathless at what God has in store for you. This study is a "must" for any Catholic who wants to understand what Christ himself calls the "one thing necessary" in Luke 10.
And very few people can match Matthew Leonard's ability to clearly explain to regular Catholics the beauty and depth of St. Teresa's incredible teaching.
"Matthew is possibly the finest speaker on the spiritual life out there these days. His clarity and depth are a blessing."Fr. Rich Simon - Relevant Radio
“WOW, only Matthew Leonard can explain so simply what is infused prayer."Maria
"Mind-blowing and transforming catechesis on Catholic spirituality." Fr. Augustine
Here's a look at Lesson One of the series titled "Overview & the First Grade of Prayer"
This Individual Course Includes:
One Full Year of Accessto every lesson at any time. Watch whenever you want, for as many times as you want on a computer, tablet or smart phone!
Interactive Digital Workbookavailable for immediate download. Type notes, answer questions, and journal right in the document!
Each lesson is approximately 15 minutes long. Some groups who use this series do two lessons each week, though you can pace it however works best for your situation.
Lesson Titles
Lesson One:Overview and the First Grade of Prayer Lesson Two:General Meditation - Second of the Nine Grades of Prayer Lesson Three:Affective Prayer - Third of the Nine Grades of Prayer Lesson Four:The Prayer of Simplicity - Fourth of the Nine Grades of Prayer Lesson Five:Infused Contemplation, Part I - Fifth of the Nine Grades of Prayer Lesson Six:Infused Contemplation, Part II - Mystical Movement & the Night of Sense Lesson Seven:Infused Contemplation, Part III - Up and Down the Mountain of God Lesson Eight:Prayer of Quiet, Part I - Captivating the Will & Active Contemplation Lesson Nine:Prayer of Quiet, Part II - Holy Heavenly Madness & the Inebriation of Love Lesson Ten:Prayer of Union, Part I - Captives of God Lesson Eleven:Prayer of Union, Part II - The Wounds of Love Lesson Twelve:Prayer of Conforming Union, Part I - The Ecstasy of Spiritual Betrothal Lesson Thirteen:Prayer of Conforming Union, Part II - Betrothed to the Cross Lesson Fourteen:Prayer of Transforming Union - Entering Second Heaven
