June 29, 2018: Q&A - Infused Contemplation

Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they answer questions from listeners about infused contemplation, recollection and desolation.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

• What is contemplation?
• What is the difference between natural and infused contemplation?
• What is the difference between acquired recollection and infused recollection?
• What do you do when spiritual reading is no longer joyful?
• Should the realization of one's sinfulness cause desolation?
• Once we receive the gift of infused contemplation, where do we go from there? How do we share this complete and consuming love?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila
• "The Avila Summit" Information and Registration
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - USCCB Bible link
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