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Mystical contemplation, or, The principles of mystical theology

INTRODUCTION This study will comprise four chapters : (1) The Nature of Contemplation ; (2) The Call to Contemplation ; (3) The General Direction of Contemplatives ; (4) The Phases of Contemplation. Preface Introduction xiii CHAPTER I THE NATURE OF CONTEMPLATION § 1. In what sense Contemplation is an extraordinary grace 2 It is not a grace gratis data 2 It is extraordinary as to its mode : it is produced by the gifts of the Holy Ghost 6 Passive life, an effect of the gifts of the Holy Ghost 9 Passive faith and love 16 Harmony of the mystics and theologians 18 § 2. Contemplation is not extraordinary in itself 25 The teaching of St. Thomas and the theologians 26 The teaching of St. John of the Cross 28 The teaching of St. Teresa 38 The teaching of St. Francis of Sales 40 Corollary : the definition of Mystical Contemplation 44 CHAPTER II THE CALL TO CONTEMPLATION § 1. Two Opposite Solutions : The Reasons For Them 50 § 2. The Opinion Of St. Thomas : The Perfect Enjoy Contemplation 55 § 3. The Opinion Of St. John Of The Cross: Contemplation Is The Way Of The Perfect 59 § 4. The Opinion Of St. Teresa : God Calls All Who Will 70 § 5. The Opinion Of St. Francis Of Sales : Contemplation Is

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