Interior Castle

The Interior Castle, authored by St. Teresa of Ávila, is a spiritual metaphor depicting the soul’s journey toward divine union. She describes it as a series of increasingly profound stages represented by a medieval castle with multiple mansions or rooms. As one progresses inward, they grow in purity, love, and unity with God, moving through personal trials and spiritual growth. The metaphor emphasizes inner reflection, prayer, and surrender as paths to deepen one’s relationship with the divine, illustrating the transformative process of spiritual development and the pursuit of intimacy with God within the soul’s inner sanctum.