Eight Examples of Consolation
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Two Hints for Recognizing the Two Ignatian Movements of Consolation and Desolation
The two key movements in Ignatian spirituality are consolation and desolation. These terms can be difficult to understand as their meanings seem to shift...
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...