Christian Spirituality

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Welcome to Christian Spirituality

 

I. The Human Person

II. Hierarchy of Creation

III. Introduction to the Grades of Prayer

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ASCETICAL PRAYER

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IV. The Purgative Way (The Ostrich)

1. Vocal Prayer

2. Mental Prayer

3. Affective Prayer

4. Acquired Recollection

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MYSTICAL PRAYER

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V. The Dark Night of Sense

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VI. The Illuminative Way (The Chicken)

1. Infused Contemplation

2. Prayer of Quiet

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VII. The Dark Night of Spirit

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VIII. The Unitive (The Eagle)

1. Simple Union

2. Conforming Union

3. Transforming Union