Individual Course: St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayer (with Print Workbook)
Learn with Confidence: This study has received the Bishop’s Imprimatur & the Nihil Obstat.
Course Description
This series is a penetrating 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
This St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayer 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!
- Beautiful Printed Workbook
Introductions & Detailed Lesson Review
Saint Quotes
Scripture Passages that follow the Guided Audio Meditations
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.
"God bless you and all who are involved in this, truly - it is an incredible gift to us all!"
Nihil Obstat: The Reverend James M. Dunfee, MA, STL Censor Librorum July 21, 2025
Imprimatur: The Most Reverend Edward M. Lohse, JCD Apostolic Administrator of Steubenville July 23, 2025
The nihil obstat and imprimatur do not signify agreement with the content, opinions, or statements expressed but simply affirm that the content does not contradict faith and morals.
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