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THE INTERIOR CASTLE

OR

THE MANSIONS

By

St. Teresa of Avila

The Second Mansion Only Chapter:  

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1. Souls in the second mansions. 2. Their state. 3. Their sufferings. 4. They cannot get rid of their imperfections. 5. How God calls these souls. 6. perseverance is essential. 7. Temptations of the devil. 8. Delusion of earthly joys. 9. God alone to be loved. 10. Reasons for continuing the journey. 11. War fare of the devil. 12. Importance of choice of friends. 13. Valour required. 14. Presumption of expecting spiritual consolations at first. 15. In the Cross is strength. 16. Our falls should raise us higher. 17. Confidence and perseverance. 18. Recollection. 19. Why we must practise prayer. 20. Meditation kindles love.

Translated from the Autograph of St. Teresa of Jesus by

The Benedictines of Stanbrook

Thomas Baker, London [1921]

Dom Michael Barrett, O.S.B.Censor Deputatuus

Nihil Obstat:✠ Edward Apostolic Administrator Birmingham, Oscott.

February 24, 1921