72. Ascent of Mount Carmel - Book 3, Chapter 4 - The Devil's Suggestions. A continuing discussion of the book Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross. ▼ Learn More! ▼ In this chapter, St. John …More
72. Ascent of Mount Carmel - Book 3, Chapter 4 - The Devil's Suggestions.
A continuing discussion of the book Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross.
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In this chapter, St. John discusses the second evil that results by not darkening our memory during prayer and meditation.
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A continuing discussion of the book Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross.
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In this chapter, St. John discusses the second evil that results by not darkening our memory during prayer and meditation.
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It's a difficult thing to do. ...and it might not be for everyone. However, in order to reach a state of contemplative prayer we cannot dwell on images or memories. When we find ourselves doing that, we must consciously make ourselves stop We need to basically let our minds go blank and get lost in God. Though we may continue to be saying the words of prayers, we will focus more on God in a general …More
It's a difficult thing to do. ...and it might not be for everyone. However, in order to reach a state of contemplative prayer we cannot dwell on images or memories. When we find ourselves doing that, we must consciously make ourselves stop We need to basically let our minds go blank and get lost in God. Though we may continue to be saying the words of prayers, we will focus more on God in a general way than the words.
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How do you darken your memory?