Sixth Mansions Chapter 9 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Experiencing Visions of Jesus - TOG EP 160

We’re in Saint Teresa’s classic manuscript on prayer, The Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions, chapter 9. Class is in session on the mystical experience of Jesus appearing to us in visions. Saint Teresa advises us on the level of discernment necessary when we experience these, and she offers insight and words of caution on what to do when they occur during our prayer life. Timeline:00:00:00 Opener 00:01:44 Introduction 00:02:34 Interior Castle VI Chapter IX Topic Outline 00:04:34 I. Saint Teresa Introduces the Imaginary VIsion00:05:13 01. The jewel in the locket. 00:06:27 02. The simile explained. 00:13:45 03. The apparition explained.00:21:36 II. Attributes of the Imaginary Vision00:22:05 04. Awe produced by these visions.00:29:40 05. False and genuine visions.00:31:02 06. Illusive visions.00:32:22 III. Effects From an Imaginary Vision00:32:51 07. Effects of a genuine vision.00:36:49 08. Conviction left by a genuine vision.00:48:00 09. Its effects upon the after conduct.00:53:27 IV. Consulting a Spiritual Director00:53:56 10. A confessor should be consulted.01:01:27 11. How to treat visions.01:05:58 12. Effects of seeing the face of Christ.01:06:33 V. Reasons for not Seeking Imaginary Visions01:07:11 13. Reasons why visions are not to be sought.01:16:11 14. The second reason. 01:16:54 15. The third reason. 01:17:23 16. The fourth reason. 01:23:22 17. The fifth reason. 01:25:12 18. The sixth reason. 01:26:28 19. Additional reasons. 01:28:27 VI. Concluding thoughts. 01:28:53 20. The virtues more meritorious than consolations. 01:35:31 21. Fervent souls desire to serve God for Himself alone. 01:39:35 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4wqaymEl4&list=OLAK5uy_lyCWY8yIQLH2AVCmjb7vOGk1-U7qfeo_o🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙Sixth Mansions Chapter 9 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Experiencing Visions of Jesus - TOG EP 160 https://afieldguidetospiritualwarfare.blogspot.com/2026/02/sixth-mansions-chapter-9-interior.html#TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfareFacebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual WarfareMichael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content🥇: Make a One-Time Donation Via Paypal