Overview

This is the accompanying workbook to a powerful video course titled, ""St. Teresa of Avila's Nine Grades of Prayer."" Taught by evangelist Matthew Leonard, this video series is one of the many courses in the Science of Sainthood (ScienceOfSainthood.com) which offers a multitude of incredible video courses that focus on the spiritual life. Chapters in this Study: Lesson One: Overview and the First Grade of PrayerLesson Two: General Meditation - Second of the Nine Grades of PrayerLesson Three: Affective Prayer - Third of the Nine Grades of PrayerLesson Four: The Prayer of Simplicity - Fourth of the Nine Grades of PrayerLesson Five: Infused Contemplation, Part I - Fifth of the Nine Grades of PrayerLesson Six: Infused Contemplation, Part II - Mystical Movement & the Night of SenseLesson Seven: Infused Contemplation, Part III - Up and Down the Mountain of GodLesson Eight: Prayer of Quiet, Part I - Captivating the Will & Active ContemplationLesson Nine: Prayer of Quiet, Part II - Holy Heavenly Madness & the Inebriation of LoveLesson Ten: Prayer of Union, Part I - Captives of GodLesson Eleven: Prayer of Union, Part II - The Wounds of LoveLesson Twelve: Prayer of Conforming Union, Part I - The Ecstasy of Spiritual BetrothalLesson Thirteen: Prayer of Conforming Union, Part II - Betrothed to the CrossLesson Fourteen: Prayer of Transforming Union - Entering Second Heaven Steeped in the tradition of spiritual giants like Saints John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Aquinas, and others, the goal of the Science of Sainthood is to guide regular Catholics, step by step down the path to nothing less than sainthood. This workbook contains: Lesson Review Written Meditations Passages from the Saints Scripture for Lectio Divina Dedicated space to take Notes and Journal Review and Discussion Questions for group (or personal) study. For information on this course and all the available courses, go to ScienceOfSainthood.com.

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If you've ever wanted to deepen your life of prayer and actually make some progress in avoiding vice and growing in virtue, then look no further. The Science of Sainthood is for you. Dr. Brant Pitre - Renowned theologian & author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist Matthew Leonard is possibly the finest speaker on the spiritual life out there. Fr. Rich Simon - Host of Fr. Simon Says on Relevant Radio I have never encountered anything like this before. Matthew has taken complex, but essential topics and made them accessible to the average Catholic. This is so important! Terri Thomas - Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, GA

"""If you've ever wanted to deepen your life of prayer and actually make some progress in avoiding vice and growing in virtue, then look no further. The Science of Sainthood is for you."" Dr. Brant Pitre - Renowned theologian & author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist ""Matthew Leonard is possibly the finest speaker on the spiritual life out there."" Fr. Rich Simon - Host of Fr. Simon Says on Relevant Radio ""I have never encountered anything like this before. Matthew has taken complex, but essential topics and made them accessible to the average Catholic. This is so important!"" Terri Thomas - Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, GA"

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Matthew Leonard is an international speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of the Science of Sainthood (www.ScienceOfSainthood.com), an online membership community focused on teaching Catholic spirituality. An accomplished filmmaker, he has written, produced, directed, and hosted multiple best-selling Catholic video series, which have been translated into almost a dozen languages. A convert to Catholicism and former missionary to Latin America, Matthew is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country. His popular podcast ""The Art of Catholic"", is heard around the world. Matthew holds a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and is the author of ""Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic"" and ""Prayer Works! Getting A Grip On Catholic Spirituality.""He lives in Ohio with his wife Veronica and their six children. Learn more about him at MatthewSLeonard.com. Author of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible commentary and Bible Projects Manager at the Augustine Institute.

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