OF THE CHAPTERS

continual application original: "application." Referring to the constant focus of the mind and heart on the presence of God. that one must have toward
God. That it is necessary to aspire to that which
is most perfect. p. 143

CHAP. XVII. That all souls are not
suited for contemplation In the mystical tradition, "contemplation" refers to a passive, infused state of prayer where God acts upon the soul, as opposed to "meditation," which is an active mental effort.. That some arrive at
it late, and that others can only
pray vocally. But that those
who are truly humble
must be content to walk in
the path by which it pleases God
to lead them. p. 156

CHAP. XVIII. Of the sufferings of
contemplatives. That one must always
hold oneself ready to execute the orders of
God. And of the merit of obedi-
ence. p. 165

CHAP. XIX. Of the Prayer original: "Oraiſon." This specifically refers to mental prayer or interior conversation with God, a central practice in the Teresian Carmelite tradition. which is made
while meditating. Of those whose spirit
wanders during Prayer. Contem-
plation is like a spring of living
water. Three properties of water com-
pared to the effects of the love of the soul
with God in contemplation.
That this union is sometimes such
that it is the cause of the death of the body.
What one must try to do in these
circumstances. p. 176

Oo iij