Better prayer life via spiritual reading: 30 Days with Teresa of Avila, Days 13 & 14

Follow the example of St. Teresa of Avila. Today's show focuses on overcoming faults with spiritual direction, and improving prayer life with spiritual reading. Listen to a discussion of the letters of St. Teresa from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What is "false humility"? How do we recognize it?
• Why would someone want to exaggerate their own imperfections?
• We can move closer to true humility with the aid of good spiritual direction.
• How understanding of sound theology is related to our spiritual life.
• Some examples of sound theological works for spiritual reading.
• Call in with questions: 818-646-7729.

Resources:

• 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
• The Sinners Guide - Venerable Luis de Granada
• The Spiritual Combat & A Treatise on Peace of Soul - Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
• Finding God Through Meditation - St. Peter of Alcántara
• Catechism of the Catholic Church - for online version click here
• EWTN Religious Catalog - online