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In the original document, modern blue highlighter marks appear on page numbers 106, 112, and 145.

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CHAPTER XVII

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That some souls are not suited to contemplation, and others are long in attaining it. Every one who is truly humble should be content to go by the way our Lord conducts her . . . . . . . 106
"Contemplation" refers to a form of prayer that is a gift from God, where the soul is lead into a wordless, quiet awareness of the Divine presence, rather than using active thought or imagination.

CHAPTER XVIII

Continuation of the same subject. Shows that contemplatives have to bear far heavier crosses than people who lead the active life. This chapter offers great consolation to the latter . . . . . . . . .. . . 112
The "active life" refers to serving God through external works, duties, and chores within the community, as opposed to the "contemplative life" which is focused primarily on internal prayer.

CHAPTER XIX

How souls should pray if they cannot make use of the understanding in prayer . . . . . . . . 120
In this context, the "understanding" is the intellectual faculty of the mind. The author is addressing those who find it difficult to meditate or visualize scenes while praying.

CHAPTER XX

Shows how, in one way or another, prayer always brings us consolation. The sisters are advised to speak to one another constantly on this subject . . . . . . . . 133

CHAPTER XXI

The importance of making a firm resolution, from the very first, to persevere in prayer and to heed no obstacles raised against it by the devil . . . . . . . . 138

CHAPTER XXII

Shows what mental prayer is . . . . . . . . 145
"Mental prayer" is a form of prayer where the individual speaks to God from the heart, focusing on a personal relationship and interior dialogue rather than merely reciting pre-written vocal prayers.