In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo concludes this series on the spiritual life by discussing the third stage of the spiritual life, known as the unitive way. This highest, most advanced stage of the spiritual life is seen in a special way by the experience of the Apostles after Pentecost, and it is part of the path all Christians are called to follow.
Recommended Books:
Dr. Brant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual Life
Father Garrigou-Lagrange, The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life
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Continuing the Journey: The Illuminative Way
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the second stage of the spiritual life, known as the illuminative way. He shows how the New Testament gives us good examples of the “second conversion” that the Apostles and especially St. Peter experienced as they grew in their spiritual life and how we are all called to walk the same path.
Recommended Books:
Dr. Brant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual Life
Father Garrigou-Lagrange, The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life
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Starting the Journey: The Purgative Way
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the first stage of the spiritual life, known as the purgative way. He explains the types of prayer common in this stage, the experience of temptation, and the signs commonly seen during the beginnings of the spiritual life. All Christians are called to grow beyond this early stage, but many of us never even know how to start! Join Dr. Arredondo as he gives a Catholic introduction to this topic.
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God’s Call to You (Introduction to the Spiritual Life)
Dr. Luke Arredondo begins a new series focusing on the fundamentals of the spiritual life and the path to growing in holiness. This episode focuses on the idea that our prayer life, even while it involves our own effort, should be understood principally as a response to God’s call to us. In addition, he briefly introduces the three stages of the spiritual life: the purgative way, the illuminative way, and the unitive way.
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What is sacramental character? How does this connect to Confirmation?
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas on the sacrament of Confirmation, by looking at his view of sacramental character. If we understand Aquinas’ teaching, it can help us see that Confirmation is a sacrament that prepares us to become disciples, so that we can be evangelists.
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