“Ugh! Not again!” I shouted, exasperated. “This stupid pop-up won’t go away!” “Um, are you OK?” a quiet voice asked. I jumped, having forgotten I was...

The Inconvenient Call

Discernment Lisa Kelly

A priest was obsessed about reminding parishioners to turn off their cell phones before Mass. He mentioned it at least three or four times...

The Triduum and Discernment

Discernment Bob Burnham

I’m in a period of discernment, not sure where God is calling me. I may discover that the old ways I’ve been doing things...

Talking Through Discernment

Discernment Marina Berzins McCoy

Many of us find it helpful to talk through an idea with another person when we are trying to make a decision or process...

Consolations in Changing Seasons of Life

Discernment Becky Eldredge

One of my grandmother’s favorite expressions was, “One of the things you can always count on in life is change.” There were many times...

I Have No Idea What to Do

Discernment dotMagis Editor

I grew up in a family notorious for not being able to make decisions. Everyone had a different opinion on what to do, and...

Apple Picking and Discernment

Discernment Marina Berzins McCoy

Each year my family and I enjoy going apple picking together here in New England. Yes, I know that I could just as easily...

Discernment Twists and Turns

Discernment Eric Clayton

Editor’s note: Throughout July, we’re hosting 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality. In addition to the calendar of Ignatian...