Original edition published as: The discernment of spirits: an Ignatian guide for everyday living. New York: Crossroad Pub. Co., c2005. This edition updated.
An Ignatian Guide for Accompanying Discernment of God's Will
Focusing on Ignatian spirituality, Timothy Gallagher offers a practical guide for spiritual directors in his Handbook for Spiritual Directors. This work addresses the often-demanding task of helping individuals discern God's will in difficult decisions. It serves as an essential resource for both trained spiritual directors and those new to Ignatian discernment, providing foundational insights into this time-honored process. Gallagher's teachings aim to support a growing audience interested in deepening their understanding of spiritual guidance beyond the Catholic context.
St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, yet many readers find his Rules for Discernment hard to understand. What can Ignatius teach us about the discernment of spirits that lies at the very heart of Christian life? In The Discernment of Spirits, talented teacher, retreat leader, and scholar Timothy M. Gallagher helps us understand the Rules and how their insights are essential for our spiritual growth today. By integrating the Rules and the experience of contemporary people, Gallagher shows the precision, clarity, and insight of Ignatius's Rules, as well as the relevance of his thought for spiritual life today. When we learn to read Ignatius correctly, we discover in his remarkable words our own struggles, joys, and triumphs. This audiobook is for all who desire greater awareness of God's action in their daily spiritual lives and is essential reading for retreat directors, spiritual directors, priests, and counselors.
Focusing on meditation and contemplation, this guide clarifies the Ignatian method through practical examples and insights from Catholic spiritual leaders. It explores the underlying framework of these practices while offering personalized advice for adaptation. Key topics include various prayer methods, personal struggles in spiritual growth, and the significance of grace. This resource is beneficial for anyone looking to pray with scripture, including spiritual directors and educators in prayer practices.