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Prayer of Quiet

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The Prayer of Quiet is a term from Christian theology. It is regarded by writers on mystical theology as one of the degrees of contemplation or contemplative prayer, and must be distinguished therefore from meditation and from affective prayer. It holds an intermediary place between affective prayer and the Prayer of Union. As the name implies, the Prayer of Quiet is considered a state in which the soul experiences an extraordinary peace and rest, accompanied by delight or pleasure in contemplating God as present.

The Prayer of Quiet is discussed in the writings of Teresa of Ávila, Francis de Sales, Thomas Merton and others.

Literature

  • Saint Teresa of Ávila, The Way of Perfection
  • Saint Teresa of Ávila, The Interior Castle
  • Saint John of the Cross, Dark Night of the Soul
  • Saint John of the Cross, Ascent of Mount Carmel
  • Saint Francis de Sales, Treatise on the Love of God
  • R. P. Poulain, The Graces of Interior Prayer

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