The Inner Life - September 20, 2024 - Desolation in Discernment
The Inner Life
Father Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Desolation in Discernment * (3:37) Where do Saint Ignatius rules of discernment come from? * How to discern between natural and spiritual life that we live. * (16:25) what is the secret of Rule 5 in the Spiritual Exercises? (25:20) Break 1 * Bob - How does Ignatius' rules for discernment and specifically desolation apply to someone who is also dealing with depression or illness? * (30:46) Mary - What's the best way to initiate this teaching to our kids besides us teaching it? (39:31) Break 2 * What is the importance in having structure in the prayer life? * (44:38) what I the importance of rule 6 in our lives? * What are the 4 tools used in spiritual desolation? * (48:45) What are some other resources to help against desolation? * Resources: * Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. * https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/ * The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness * https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036
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The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.