Articles on the different aspects of Spiritual Life
Is the Solid Foundations Course 000 for Everybody?
Finished and Unfinished Lectio Divina A few years ago, “Lectio Divina at the School of Mary” was published, a work originally written in 2001. The teaching of Lectio Divina began in 1995 and has continued to develop since then. Over time, a significant challenge emerged: many individuals noticed that the daily readings often conveyed the same message. The Lord was beginning to impart His supernatural light, with the Holy Spirit acting directly and personally.However, the light people received seemed general rather than specific, practical, or precise. As a result, Jesus’ will often appeared unclear, leaving people uncertain if they were truly listening to Him or practicing Lectio Divina correctly.The key was to persist in prayer until the light became clear and Jesus’ will certain. This crucial aspect, however, was not sufficiently emphasised or explained in the first book. Therefore, the purpose of this new book, Finished and Unfinished Lectio Divina, is to assist all who have begun practicing Lectio Divina, as outlined in the first book or in the Solid Foundations Course, and need clarity on this issue.Additionally, articles published on the website have been included in this book.
The Foundations of Spiritual Life According to St. Teresa of Avila The Book presents in one volume the core elements of the teaching of St Teresa of Avila in a highly approachable manner. St Teresa is a great Master of the Spiritual Life, a Prophet sent by God five centuries ago, a Light that is capable of offering pertinent guidance for the Church. The author follows St Teresa from within, in her personal relationship with the Risen Lord, revealing the secrets of her teaching and the fruitful way for a living spiritual life that leads to fullness. St Teresa emerges from this presentation under a new light, capable of inspiring us today.
First Part: Introduction + Lectio Divina
Day 1
1- Handout: Introduction and description of Spiritual life, its goal and its stages
– Articles on the Call for Holiness
– 11 Diagrams commenting the Steps of Spiritual Life in the Gospel or the full book “The Spiritual Journey”
– Articles on the Spiritual Journey
– Important Video: Finding Our Way in Spiritual Life I
2- Handout: Our Lady in Spiritual Life
– See the book “Mary in the Catechesis of St. John Paul II
– St. Grignon de Montfort: The Secret of Mary
– St Grignon de Montfort: True Devotion to Mary
Day 2
3- Handout Dogma and Spiritual Life
– See the full book on Lectio Divina.
Day 3
– See the full book on Lectio Divina.
Second Part: General Laws of Spiritual life
Day 4
- Handout : “Spirit” or “Heart” in Spiritual Theology
- Handout : The Theological Acts: Faith, Hope, Love. Ups and downs, Temptation, Synergy.
- In Christ Alone Are All Things Found (Ascent II,22)
- The Evil One in Spiritual Life
Day 5
- Handout: “Christ in Spiritual Life”
- “Christ in Spiritual Life”, Readings
- Handout: The Transfiguration of the Lord and Spiritual Life
- The Transfiguration of the Lord in Spiritual Life (Articles)
- In Christ Alone Are All Things Found (Ascent II,22)
- Handout: The Holy Spirit and our Spiritual Life
- Texts on the Holy Spirit
Third Part: Practicing the Prayer of the Heart
Days 6,7,8
- Few words on this third part: Lessons on the Prayer of the Heart 1-3
- Diagrams & Summary of the Prayer of the Heart
- Texts for the Prayer of the Heart
- Articles and tools on the Prayer of the Heart. Very useful and very important.
- See the full book on St. Teresa of Avila. Very inspiring and a good introduction to the Prayer of the Heart. “The Foundations of Spiritual Life According to St. Teresa of Avila”.
- See the full book: “Praying With The Heart: The Little Ways to Jesus”. (It can be considered as the Handout of this Third Part of the Course.)
- For a deeper insight see the book: “Mary’s Fiery Prayer”.
Conclusion