It is easy to make jokes about the contemporary Vatican effort to eliminate problems through “discernment”, as if discernment by itself can eliminate objective patterns of evil. Part of this is simply ...

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We are continuing our reflection on discernment – in this time we will speak every Wednesday about spiritual discernment – and for this it can help us to refer ...

One word that occurs repeatedly in Pope Francis’s new apostolic exhortation on the family and love is “discernment.” For Jesuits like the pope, the word is not a generic phrase but one with a specific ...

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17 (NIV) I would consider myself ...

Discernment tops the list of reasons people seek spiritual direction. People who want to do the right thing and those who are committed to a set of values and beliefs in life constantly wonder about ...

Discernment helps make wise, thoughtful decisions in daily life. Pausing before reacting leads to clarity and better judgement. Discernment improves leadership, relationships, and productivity. Word ...

“The great questions arise when we have already travelled a stretch of the road in life, and it is to that journey that we must return to understand what we are looking for. (ZENIT News / Vatican City ...

Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 19, 2022. (CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday ...

During his General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on discernment. He reflected on the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, saying that the lives of the saints can speak to us as they “show ...

Yes and no. While the outward appearance and results may seem similar, the origins of discernment and judgment are very different. In their most genuine presentations, judgment and discernment are ...