# The luminous mysteries and the spirit of St. Teresa of Avila
*2020-10-15*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and reflect on the life and prayers of St. Teresa of Avila.

## Praying the Luminous Mysteries

In this episode, Bill Young is joined by John O'Rourke to pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. They begin with the Apostles' Creed and the introductory prayers, offering the first three Hail Marys for hope, love, and peace for the world.

Throughout the prayer, they meditate on the five Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. Each mystery is paired with a specific spiritual fruit, including openness to the Holy Spirit, trust in Jesus through Mary, repentance, a desire for holiness, and adoration.

## A Conversation with Jesus in the Tabernacle

Following the Rosary, Bill highlights the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila. He shares a beautiful prayer titled "Conversation with Jesus in the Tabernacle," which reflects a soul returning to God in the evening to give thanks for the day's graces and to ask for forgiveness for failings.

The prayer emphasizes the trust a believer has in God's mercy, noting that just as a doctor is needed by the sick, the soul seeks the Divine Physician to heal its weaknesses. It concludes with a desire for the will of God to supersede one's own, asking for the grace to begin each new day as an act of love and renunciation.

## Reflections on Faith and Current Events

The conversation shifts toward the intersection of faith and the current political climate. Bill and John discuss the importance of discernment and the dangers of pride, referencing the biblical parable of the rich man and Lazarus. They reflect on the spiritual reality that our actions on earth have eternal consequences and that the divide between heaven and hell is absolute once a soul has passed from this life.

*True spiritual growth comes from a daily habit of returning to the Tabernacle in humility to align our will with God's.*