September 21, 2018: Q&A - The Writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, Overcoming Habitual, Mortal Sin, and Desire for Prayer

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they answer your questions about delving into the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, overcoming habitual, mortal sin, and the desire for prayer.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

• In what order should one read the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross?
• How can we overcome habitual, mortal sin?
• Why is confession so important in overcoming habitual sin?
• Is the desire for prayer incompatible with being in the state of mortal sin?
• Is it ever inappropriate to ask questions about spiritual matters?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, Vol.I Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD, and Otilio Rodriguez, OCD
• The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, Vol.II Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD, and Otilio Rodriguez, OCD
• 30 Days with Teresa of Avila by Dan Burke and Dr. Anthony Lilles The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD, and Otilio Rodriguez, OCD
• The Impact of God by Iain Matthew
• The Seven Deadly Sins by Dr. Kevin Vost
• The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
• Discerning Hearts Podcast featuring Fr. Timothy Gallagher
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - USCCB Bible link
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