The Contemplative Path

The Contemplative Path

We Can Easily Get Lured Away

Little temptations can make us stumble on the path.

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Beth Bradford
Jul 30, 2023
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“You aren't strong enough to handle temptation yet, but you will be in the next mansion.” St. Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle

The contemplative path can be a sticky one. Although it calls for extreme devotion to God, its passivity can easily morph into sluggishness and heaviness. This is when it’s helpful to have a good spiritual director or counselor, …

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