The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila

Our Father original: "Pater.", and of the advantages that are found in this holy prayer. p. 373

CHAP. XXXVIII. On these words of the Our Father: And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. And that the perfect In the spiritual life, "the perfect" refers to those who have reached a high state of union with God and advanced virtue. do not ask God at all to be delivered from their pains. Various means which the demon uses to tempt Religious persons Members of a religious order, such as monks or nuns, living under specific vows.. And of humility, patience, and poverty. p. 378

CHAP. XXXIX. Advice for resisting various temptations of the demon, and particularly false humilities, indiscreet penances Spiritual disciplines or acts of self-denial performed without proper judgment or moderation, which can lead to pride or physical harm., and the self-confidence that he inspires in us. p. 393

CHAP. XL. That the love and the fear of God joined together are a powerful remedy for resisting the temptations of the demon. What shall be, at death, the misfortune of those who have not loved God, and the happiness of those who have loved Him. p. 402

CHAP. XLI. Continuation of the discourse on the fear of God. That it is necessary...