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« on: February 19, 2011, 03:03:01 AM »
Taken from the footnotes of The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross translated by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. and Otilio Rodriguez, O.C.D..

"...John's teaching is harmonious with St. Teresa of Avila's.  Strongly asserting that one must never turn from the humanity of Christ, she nonetheless admits that it is common for contemplative souls to be unable to engage in discursive thought about the mysteries of Christ's life.  Communing with the Person, however, "dwelling on his mysteries with a simple gaze," is another matter and "will not impede the most sublime prayer" (Interior Castle VI. 7. 6-7,11-12; Way of Perfection 34. 11).
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2011, 05:20:21 AM »
This is making me think about how angels contemplate God and communicate. I think I will post some extracts on this in another thread.

Thank you Therese!
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2011, 08:05:29 AM »
And thank you Theresa for inspiring Shin to post about the angels.  Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2011, 12:50:25 PM »
You're welcome, Shin. Smiley You're welcome, Martin. Smiley

I look forward to reading those excerpts you mention, Shin.
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