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Day 16: Recognizing God's Voice
12/11/2026 | 47 mins.Not every thought or inspiration comes from God, so how do we know the difference? Sr. Katie Flanagan reflects on St. Teresa of Ávila's wisdom about discerning God's voice, looking for the peace and lasting fruits that accompany His guidance. Today we read The Sixth Dwelling Places: Chapter 3.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassicsDay 15: The Beautiful Ache for God
11/11/2026 | 29 mins.Have you ever missed someone so much that it actually hurt? Sr. Katie Flanagan reflects on St. Teresa of Ávila's description of a soul that longs so deeply for God that being apart from Him becomes painful. Even in that longing, God is drawing the soul closer to Himself. Today, we read The Sixth Dwelling Places: Chapter 2.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassicsDay 14: Gold Tested by Fire
10/11/2026 | 44 mins.What happens when you’ve drawn closer to God than ever, and suddenly everything seems to fall apart? As we enter the Sixth Dwelling Places, St. Teresa of Ávila describes the trials that purify the soul: gossip, misunderstanding, illness, doubting confessors, and an interior darkness where God feels far away. Sr. Katie Flanagan and Sr. Elfie Del Rosario reflect on how suffering united with love can strengthen us. Today, we read The Sixth Dwelling Places: Chapter 1.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassicsDay 13: When Good Things Get in the Way
09/11/2026 | 31 mins.Can even good things get in the way of our relationship with God? Sr. Katie Flanagan explores St. Teresa of Ávila's warning that not every distraction looks like something bad. Sometimes the things we love, the people we care about, or the work we do can take our attention away from what matters most. Today we read The Fifth Dwelling Places: Chapter 4.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassicsDay 12: Loving Others Before Ourselves
08/11/2026 | 34 mins.It's easy to say we love others, but putting that love into practice isn't always easy. Sr. Katie Flanagan reflects on St. Teresa of Ávila's teaching that growing closer to God means learning to put others before ourselves. Through small acts of kindness, patience, and humility, we can learn to love more like Christ. Today we read The Fifth Dwelling Places: Chapter 3.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics
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About Catholic Classics
Welcome to Catholic Classics from Ascension! Each season we'll read through a great Catholic spiritual writing providing insightful commentary and practical guidance along the way. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. In her “Little Way,” St. Thérèse shows us that, despite our weakness, (or perhaps because of it) God can make us saints through unbounded confidence in his love. Find out more about the Catholic Classics podcast at ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics.
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