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A true masterpiece of spiritual reflection, Interior Castle contains the autobiographical journey of St. Teresa of Ávila. She describes the spiritual life as a castle with many levels. Each individual begins in the lowest level of the castle steeped in the awareness of sin and a passion for spiritual maturity. As her metaphor unfolds, St. Teresa devotes a considerable amount of time to the...

dignity. Let her not force herself to remain long in one room only, though it be in that of the knowledge of one-self, which is indeed very necessary (see that you understand me), even for those whom our Lord entertains in the same chamber in which he is Himself; for, however favoured they may be, they must know that nothing else can perfect them but prayer, nor will they be able to act otherwise, even should they wish to do so, for humility must always be at work; just as a bee flies abroad and
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