Chapter-xxiii Quote by Santa Teresa de Jesús
““I used unexpectedly to experience a consciousness of the presence of God, or such a kind that I could not possibly doubt that He was within me or that I was wholly engulfed in Him. This was in no sense a vision: I believe it is called mystical theology. The soul is suspended in such a way that it seems to be completely outside itself. The will loves; the memory, I think, is almost lost; while the understanding, I believe, thought it is not lost, does not reason—I mean that it does not work, but is amazed at the extent of all it can understand; for God wills it to realize that it understands nothing of what His Majesty represents to it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila, 1577
She describes a profound mystical experience where the soul feels united with God, beyond rational understanding, termed mystical theology.
In simple terms: She felt God inside her, beyond reason.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper spiritual awareness.
Themes
mysticism
union with divine
theology
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal crisis
- theological study
Key Concepts
spiritual experience
contemplative prayer
Questions to Reflect On
- What does mystical union mean to you?
- How can one differentiate mysticism from imagination?
A Different Perspective
Such experiences may be rare and hard to verify.
