E6 | Echoes of Carmel – Ken Hackett – Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity with John Quigley

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9th October, 2024 – In this final episode, Ken and returning guest John Quigley discuss Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity.They discuss the following topics:

1. 1. 1. Praise of Glory (Laudem Gloriae) – The concept of living a life of silence, faith, and simplicity, always giving thanks to God.
      2. Elizabeth’s Suffering and Paschal Mystery – How Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity dealt with suffering, deepened her identification with Christ, and shared in the Paschal mystery.
      3. Influence of Saint Paul’s Galatians 2:20 – The scriptural foundation for Elizabeth’s message of union with Christ, being crucified with Him, and living by faith in Him.
      4. John of the Cross and Spiritual Canticle – Influence of John of the Cross on Elizabeth’s writings, particularly the concepts of spiritual transformation and being consumed by divine love.
      5. Elizabeth’s Last Retreat and Spiritual Peace – Insights into Elizabeth’s deepening union with God during her final days, especially through her last retreat writings.
      6. Kenosis of Christ – Elizabeth’s identification with the self-emptying (kenosis) of Christ, drawn from Philippians 2:6-11, and her call to surrender and transformation.
      7. Elizabeth’s Posthumous Mission – Her belief that she would continue guiding souls to deeper union with God after her death, much like Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
      8. Prayer to the Holy Trinity – Analysis of Elizabeth’s profound prayer, which expresses her desire for union with the Trinity and her longing to be consumed by divine love.
      9. Interior Silence – The importance of cultivating interior silence as a way to encounter God, as highlighted by Elizabeth, and its relevance in today’s noisy world.
      10. Inspiration from Scripture and the Saints – The role of Scripture and inspiration from other saints, especially Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Saint John of the Cross, in Elizabeth’s spiritual development.
      11. Mindfulness and Modern Spirituality – Reflections on the contemporary search for silence and mindfulness, comparing it with the deep spiritual silence advocated by Elizabeth.
      12. Practical Application of Silence – Encouragement to incorporate silence and moments of reflection into daily life, fostering spiritual growth and awareness of God’s presence.

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