The Grace of Tears
Ignatius was quick to name tears as a sign of consolation, but it’s not the only indicator of spiritual movement.
Does It Spark Joy?
It’s a simple question that can be a powerful discernment tool.
Discerning Advent – Nativity
God’s incarnation makes sacred our very decisions and even the process of discernment. Every decision we make becomes an incarnation, a little Christmas through which God enters the world.
Discerning Advent – Preparation
People had to discern John the Baptist’s message. Was he the messiah? What were the signs they saw? Discernment includes many signs, consolation and desolation, and movements from the spirits that prepare the way to a choice.
Put Together or Pulled Apart?
Re-casting consolation and desolation into a single question.
Discerning Advent – Nativity
Out choices become mini-incarnations. How do we live out our choices now?
Discerning Advent – Preparation
As discernment gains clarity there is still the question of which path to take.
Relishing the Moment
Ignatius says to relish moments in prayer, but we must also dwell in the God moments we experience outside of formal prayer.
Discernment of Spirits – Week 6
The tension of good and evil; consolation and desolation