Continuation of a series of talks I gave on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s rules for discernment of spirits, drawing on Fr. Timothy Gallagher's material as well as the actual rules from the Spiritual Exercises. Rule #11 - St. Ignatius counsels us to have humility in times of … [Read more...]
Rules for Discernment – Talk #7 [podcast 063]
"When one enjoys consolation, let him consider how he will conduct himself during the time of ensuing desolation, and store up a supply of strength as defense against that day." St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises #323 Continuation of a series of talks I gave on … [Read more...]
Rules for Discernment – Talk #6 [podcast 061]
"For we can do this with God’s help, which always remains available, even if we do not clearly perceive it." St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises #320 Continuation of a series of talks I give on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s rules for discernment of spirits, drawing on … [Read more...]
Rules for Discernment – Talk #5 [podcast 059]
"During a time of desolation one should never make a change. Instead, one should remain firm and constant in the proposals and in the decision which one had on the day before the desolation..." St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises Part 5 of a series of talks on St. … [Read more...]
Rules for Discernment – Talk #4 [podcast 055]
“I call desolation all the contrary of the third rule, such as darkness of soul, disturbance in it, movement to low and earthly things, disquiet from various agitations and temptations, moving to lack of confidence, without hope, without love, finding oneself totally slothful, … [Read more...]