Formation II – Year A

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Year 2: Jackie, Jo Ann

MonthSessionContent
JulySession OneWho John is, overview, and terminology
AugustSession TwoDisordered desires and inordinate appetites greatly hinder one's prayer life
SeptemberSession ThreeThe harm that inordinate appetites cause in the soul
OctoberSession FourUnderstanding "voluntary" and "natural" appetites. Freedom from all voluntary appetites, even the smallest, is necessary to attain divine union.
NovemberSession FiveCounsels and methods on how to overcome miseries - inordinate appetites and desires; how to enter the "night of the sense"
DecemberSeason SixCounsels and methods - continued
JanuarySeason SevenCounsels and methods - continued
FebruarySessions Eight & NinePurification of the intellect by the practice of faith.
Explanation of the nature of union with God
MarchSession TenGrowth in prayer - the point of departure for the means, which is faith, hope, and love
AprilSession ElevenThe impediments and harm caused by different apprehensions arising from objects supernaturally and the proper conduct of the spiritual persons in their regard
MaySession TwelveMeditation to contemplation (the passive night of sense) - recognizing the signs of contemplation
JuneCommunity Ritual Retreat