St. Theresa of Avilla's Interior Castle
"Let us imagine, as I said, that there are many rooms in this castle, of which some are above, some below, others at the side; in the centre, in the very midst of them all, is the principal chamber in which God and the soul hold their most secret intercourse. Think over this comparison very carefully; God grant it may enlighten you about the different kinds of graces He is pleased to bestow upon the soul."
St. Teresa seemed to not like the body itself and cared a lot for the soul. She thought that the only communication between you and God took place through the soul. She questions the prayer process and beleieves that you "shouldnt talk to God so freely.""Although his lips may utter many words, i do not call it prayer."Prayers should simply come from the soul and this is where the "castle" metaphor that St. Teresa names this passage after comes from.
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