Summary of Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila

Introduction St. Teresa of Avila wrote Interior Castle under "the power of obedience" (xxiii) towards the end of her life, starting the book on June 2, 1577, and finishing it on November 29th of the same year. The origin of St. Teresa's Interior … [Read more...]

Abba’s Heart by Neal Lozano

Abba's Heart: Finding Our Way Back to the Father's Delight by Neal and Matthew Lozano, Chosen Publishing, Minnesota, 2015 The following are quotes I have collected from reading this book. Purpose of the Book: "The purpose of this book is to draw you … [Read more...]

Summary of Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV

Purpose of the Book The primary aim of Fr. Timothy Gallagher’s book is to provide a clear and practical guide to two Ignatian methods for praying with Scripture: Meditation and Contemplation. These methods are designed to deepen the reader’s … [Read more...]

Summary of Christian Fasting: Discipling the Body, Awakening the Spirit by Sr. Mary David Totah OSB

Here are 4 perspectives on fasting:  1: Fasting and Christ Fasting is connected with Christ’s absence (Mt 9:15). Thus it is a law that no one fasts on Sundays or 50 days of Paschaltide. Denying material food, which nourishes our body, nurtures an … [Read more...]