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Discernment

Our Choices as God Might See Them

The Christian faith has always taken seriously the matter of discernment. What choice will I make? We must choose constantly, through our daily routines...

Listening for God in Consolation

Discernment involves paying attention to the movements of the spirits so that we can continue moving towards our destination—the direction God is inviting us...

Eight Tools for Combatting Desolation

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Nine Reasons to Embrace Ignatian Discernment

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Gifts You Can Offer

Consider that you are a person brimming with gifts. Do you dare offer them to a world always in need of love and wisdom?...

Listening for God When We’re Stuck

Have you ever had a moment when desolation hit you so hard you felt like you were stuck in the mud? Just a few...

What Do You Really Want?

This post is based on Week Five of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure. This week provides an opportunity to delve into a very deep question: What...

Courage’s Role in Discernment

When it comes to discernment, sometimes another word for faith is courage. We ask the Holy Spirit to lead us to the best decision: the...

Not Confusing Ends with Means

The endpoint for the Christian—one who follows Jesus of Nazareth—is to imitate him in bringing God’s kingdom to earth through loving God and all...

Can I Be in Consolation and Desolation at the Same Time?

Briefly stated, consolation is a state in which a person is growing in faith, hope, and love. Desolation is a state in which a...

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