In the Flow
When we listen to the deep desires of our hearts we are in the flow of God’s love and God’s dream for our lives. But how do we know a desire is ‘of God’?
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Category: Discernment
You Have No Purpose (In the Way that You Think)
God’s will for us is not some predetermined blueprint that negates our freedom. Let’s examine how the Ignatian tradition understands discernment and purpose. Hint: There’s a bigger Dream for the world. And Disney Pixar’s Soul helps reminds us of this, too.
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Consolation & Desolation
Consolation and desolation are key to discerning God’s movement in your life, but these terms are easily misunderstood.
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The Privilege of Discernment
Discernment of major decisions, like having a job you love or choosing where you live, are a privilege.
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KonMari Your Spiritual Life in 6 Steps
How can you use Marie Kondō’s tidying method to declutter your spiritual life. It’s simple Ignatian discernment.
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The Principle & Foundation: Ignatian Spirituality in a Nutshell
Ignatian spirituality can be summed up in the few paragraphs at the beginning of the Exercises: sharing life with God and responding in gratitude to God’s gifts in freedom.
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Desiring Our Happily Ever After
The deep desires God plants within our hearts are ultimately oriented to the unfolding of God’s Kingdom; this includes discovering who we’re meant to be.
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Ignatian Spirituality in Marriage, Family, and Relationships
A conversation with Tim Muldoon on how Ignatian principles can be applied to all kinds of relationships.
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The Discernment of Spirits – Part 3
A look at Ignatius’ more subtle rules for the Discernment of Spirits. This is the final part of a three-part series on Ignatius’ Rules for the Discernment of Spirits.
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The Discernment of Spirits – Part 2
A look at the basic rules for the Discernment of Spirits. This is the second part of a three-part series on Ignatius’ Rules for the Discernment of Spirits.
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The Discernment of Spirits – Part 1
How do we know the voice of God from the voice of the evil one? This is the first part of a three-part series on Ignatius’ Rules for the Discernment of Spirits.
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Decisions are Difficult
We’re not always good at making decisions, but here are some God-centred methods that can help.
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Ignatian Prayer Class
5-Day Overview of Ignatian Decision-Making
What is God’s Will?
