Day 18: When God Carries the Soul

November 14th, 2026

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Like a small boat carried by a powerful wave, the soul can be swept into a profound encounter with God. Sr. Katie Flanagan explores St. Teresa of Ávila's teaching on the flight of the spirit, a remarkable form of prayer in which God carries the soul beyond itself. Today we read The Sixth Dwelling Places: Chapter 5.

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