Discernment

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Discernment dotMagis Editor

The modern world, for all its marvels, is simply too noisy for our own good. We cannot think straight with the cacophony of competing...

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Two Hints for Recognizing the Two Ignatian Movements of Consolation and Desolation

Discernment Brendan McManus, SJ

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

Discernment Vinita Hampton Wright

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 Becky Eldredge

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

Discernment Loretta Pehanich

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Nine Reasons to Embrace Ignatian Discernment

Discernment Gretchen Crowder

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