OF THE CHAPTERS

...a firm resolution to continue. Of the
assistances that God gives to those
who are in this resolution. p. 225

CHAP. XXIV. In what manner one must
practice vocal Prayer original: "Oraison vocale." Prayer said aloud or using set formulas, as opposed to silent, interior "mental" prayer. in order to do so
perfectly. And how mental prayer
is found joined to it: Whereupon the
Saint Saint Teresa of Avila, the author of this work. begins to speak of the Our
Father original: "Pater noster." The Latin name for the Lord's Prayer.. p. 232

CHAP. XXV. That one can pass in an
instant from vocal Prayer to per-
fect contemplation. Difference be-
tween contemplation and the Prayer
that is only mental. And in what
this latter consists. God alone
in contemplation works in
us. p. 239

CHAP. XXVI. Of the means to collect
one's thoughts to endeavor to join
mental Prayer to the vocal. p. 244

CHAP. XXVII. On these words of the
Father: Our Father who art in
the Heavens original: "Noſtre Pere qui eſtes dans les Cieux.". And how much it matters to
those who wish to be the true
daughters of God, not to make any
account of their nobility Teresa emphasizes that spiritual lineage and humility are more important than worldly social status or aristocratic birth.. p. 255

CHAP. XXVIII. The Saint continues
to explain these words of the Prayer...
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