What is the definition of contemplative prayer according to Santa Teresa?
I. It is another form of mental prayer, which consists of seeking friend...
What is the definition of contemplative prayer according to Santa Teresa?
I. It is another form of mental prayer, which consists of seeking friendship, being alone with the one we know loves us. II. It is a search for the beloved of my soul, Jesus, and in Him, the Father. It is sought because desiring Him is always the beginning of love, and it is sought in pure faith, the faith that makes us born of Him and live in Him. III. The choice of the time and duration of contemplative prayer depends on a decided will, revealing the secrets of the heart. Contemplation is not done when there is time, but time is taken to be with the Lord with the firm decision not to leave Him and to take Him back, whatever the trials and dryness of the encounter.
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