Sacred Sanctuary: St. Teresa's Prayer of Recollection for Inner Peace

Experience deep peace through St. Teresa of Avila's Prayer of Recollection in this transformative meditation session. 🌟

Are you someone who struggles with vocal prayers or finds it challenging to connect with prescribed prayers? Then this meditation, inspired by the timeless teachings of Saint Teresa of Avila, might just be what you need. This meditation session was part of my Insight Timer live teaching series on contemplative prayer and mystical prayer.

Join us as we journey inward, guided by Saint Teresa's insights into the essence of prayer and contemplation. In this session, we explore how to quiet the mind amidst life's distractions, allowing us to draw closer to the divine within.

St. Teresa, a Spanish mystic revered for her depth of spiritual understanding, invites us to explore the inner palace of our souls, where God resides as a gracious father. Through her guidance, we learn to recollect our senses, will, and rational mind, creating a sacred space for communion with the divine.

Discover the beauty of contemplative practice as we delve into the heart of St. Teresa's teachings, embracing the idea of heaven as a continual presence within us. With each breath, we draw nearer to this inner sanctuary, finding peace, solace, and a profound connection to the divine.

Incorporate this meditation into your daily practice and watch as it transforms your perspective, guiding you towards a deeper understanding of prayer and spirituality. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, St. Teresa's Prayer of Recollection offers invaluable wisdom for the soul.

🌿 About St. Teresa of Avila 🌿
St. Teresa of Avila, a 16th-century Carmelite nun, mystic, and reformer, is renowned for her profound writings on prayer and spirituality. Through her seminal work, "The Interior Castle," she offers insights into the stages of the spiritual journey, guiding seekers towards union with the divine. St. Teresa's approach to contemplation emphasizes the importance of inner recollection and prayerful introspection as pathways to divine communion.

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Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Video Open
0:42 St. Teresa of Avila's Approach
3:43 Prepare to Meditate
6:52 Reading from the Way of Perfection
9:40 Contemplate Heaven within you
11:58 Imagining an Interior Palace of the Soul
19:22 Meditating on Who Art in Heaven
22:30 Closing the meditation