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Carmelite spirituality focuses on detachment from the world, humility before God, discernment of consolations, and the importance of spiritual direction. This lesson offers a glimpse into the stages of prayer that led to contemplation using St. Teresa of Avila as our guide.

All CatechismClass Lessons follow our time-tested 7 Step format: Introduction, Opening Prayers, Scripture and Commentary, Catechism Passages, Integration of the Lesson Topic, an activity, and a closing prayer. All course content is self-paced, asynchronous, and always accessible. Access never expires. Quizzes end each of the lessons.

Prayer #8: St. Teresa of Avila & Carmelite Spirituality is part of the following course(s):