Interactive Digital Workbook - St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayer

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 Prayer is 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. 

• Lesson Summaries & Reviews
• Scripture Passages
• Passages from the Saints
• Meditations
• Dedicated space to take Notes & Journaling
• Review and Discussion Questions for Group (or personal) Study

We also offer an Interactive, Digital version of the workbook for use on electronic devices (e.g. iPads, Tablets, Computers, & Smart Phones). You can type your notes and answers right in the workbook! Click Here to check out the Interactive, Digital Workbook.

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

Rent the Series & Get the Workbooks, Too!

Did you know that you can rent this incredible series for one year and receive access to all the lessons, as well as a physical workbook and digital, interactive workbook? RENT THE SERIES