CarmelCast - Episode 4: Passive Prayer

Carmelite SpiritualitySt. Therese
Written By Br. John-Mary of Jesus Crucified, O.C.D.

As we grow in the spiritual life, we may find that our prayer becomes less focused on what we are doing and more about what God is doing in us. Saint John of the Cross defines this type of prayer as "an inpouring of God into the soul" and offers three signs to help discern if God is inviting a soul to receive His grace in this way. In this episode, we explore the teachings of Saints John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila on passive prayer within the Carmelite tradition.

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Br. John-Mary of Jesus Crucified, O.C.D.

Br. John-Mary is living in the Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Washington, DC. His ministries include teaching, spiritual direction, and retreats.

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