National Catholic Register

3 Steps to Following St. Ignatius’ 14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits, This Leads to Demonic Possession, and More Great Links!

“The Keeper”, a Redemptive Drama That Keeps One on the Edge of Their Seat – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith ...
America Magazine

What would St. Ignatius say to our political leaders during these turbulent times?

In a conversation late last year about the efforts by Donald Trump and some Republican leaders to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on the lie that the election was stolen, former ...
America Magazine

Pope Francis wants discernment to guide the synod, but it’s not easy—nor always successful

Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience in St. Peter's at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Pope Francis will discuss how to address the world’s pressing issues with former President ...
National Catholic Reporter

Discernment is at the heart of the synod, but it's not easy — nor is it always successful

Discernment of how the Spirit is leading the church is at the heart of Pope Francis' plans for the synod on synodality, but anyone who thinks discernment is easy is bound to get into trouble. It is ...
National Catholic Reporter

Discernment means recognizing God in the unexpected, pope says

Discerning the will of God means being able to listen to one's own heart and recognize the Lord's presence in the unexpected events of life, Pope Francis said. Like St. Ignatius of Loyola, whose ...