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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 12. Examinationof Conscience and Discernment of Spirit

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 11. Prayer

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

https://youtu.be/8S3QiersAHo

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 10. The Virtues

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

https://youtu.be/MR8PFeIqJyo

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The Spiritual Life by Joeph Koterski, S.J.: 9. Further Reflections on Sacraments

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

https://youtu.be/-fCxCsSHVx4

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 8. The Sacraments

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

https://youtu.be/X7rNlD35GWo

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 7. Progress Through Purification

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

 

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 6. Conversion from Sin

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

From The Spiritual Life:

"While we never cease to be in the image of God, that's a structural feature about us, we have unfortunately frequently lost the likeness.  It has been obscured by original sin, and then the history of actual sins in our own persons, and sometimes in the disabilities that are inflicted upon a whole culture.  For this reason, the efforts to restore our likeness, we who were made in God's image, require the spiritual life."  

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 5. Grace

Recorded in 2003. The Church understands the cultivation of holiness as a lifelong process of cooperating with the graces that God gives. The history of the Church makes clear that there are various reliable approaches, including those of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. In one way or another, all of these figures show us the importance of three stages in this process: (1) the purgative way (confronting sin and gaining freedom from disordered inclinations and aversions), (2) the illuminative way (receiving and accepting the light of Christ), and (3) the unitive way (growing in union with God through prayer). This course emphasizes the thought of great figures in the history of Catholic spirituality.

From The Spiritual Life:

"While we never cease to be in the image of God, that's a structural feature about us, we have unfortunately frequently lost the likeness.  It has been obscured by original sin, and then the history of actual sins in our own persons, and sometimes in the disabilities that are inflicted upon a whole culture.  For this reason, the efforts to restore our likeness, we who were made in God's image, require the spiritual life."  

 

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 4. Recapitulation By and In Christ

This course is a systematic study of Christian holiness based on Sacred Scripture and classical writers. It considers the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit, prayer, spiritual direction, and the stages of the life of grace.

"While we never cease to be in the image of God, that's a structural feature about us, we have unfortunately frequently lost the likeness.  It has been obscured by original sin, and then the history of actual sins in our own persons, and sometimes in the disabilities that are inflicted upon a whole culture.  For this reason, the efforts to restore our likeness, we who were made in God's image, require the spiritual life."  

https://youtu.be/hRtdZmkP1bk

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The Spiritual Life by Joseph Koterski, S.J.: 3. Christ the Way, the Truth, and the Life

This course is a systematic study of Christian holiness based on Sacred Scripture and classical writers. It considers the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit, prayer, spiritual direction, and the stages of the life of grace.

From The Spiritual Life:

 

"While we never cease to be in the image of God, that's a structural feature about us, we have unfortunately frequently lost the likeness.  It has been obscured by original sin, and then the history of actual sins in our own persons, and sometimes in the disabilities that are inflicted upon a whole culture.  For this reason, the efforts to restore our likeness, we who were made in God's image, require the spiritual life."