Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Timothy Gallagher - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

DOS#1 Discernment of Spirits w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher

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Dec 20, 2020
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Father Timothy M. Gallagher
Father Timothy Gallagher, ordained priest and author, discusses the importance of the discernment of spirits in the Ignatian spiritual exercises, exploring its relevance in finding satisfaction for the hungry heart. He emphasizes the need for starting slow and gradual in spiritual exercises, while also highlighting the availability of the Discerning Hearts app for guidance. The chapter concludes with an invitation to explore and apply Saint Ignatius' 14 rules of discernment in daily life.
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INSIGHT

Spiritual Ups and Downs

  • The Discernment of Spirits addresses the ups and downs in the spiritual life.
  • It helps understand why we sometimes feel close to God and other times distant.
ANECDOTE

The Book's Origin

  • After studying the rules of discernment, Fr. Gallagher began teaching them.
  • The response was so positive that it led to his book on the subject.
INSIGHT

Discernment vs. Decision-Making

  • Discernment is not simple decision-making, but recognizing God's presence in our lives.
  • It involves awareness of interior spiritual experiences: thoughts, feelings, and movements of our hearts.
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