What is the outline of the 12 steps of Discern

Consolation and Desolation.

Brek 1

Anne

McKayla

Break 2

Dean

Father Tim Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss 14 Rules of Discernment
(3:42) What is the outline of the 12 steps of Discernment?
First rule of discernment.
(13:17) Consolation and Desolation.

(18:30) Break 2
When in times of desolation NEVER make a change
(23:29) Anne - When you said 'Never make a decision in desolation', it struck me.  It hit me b/c I'm thinking about divorcing and am so desolate about it.  Thinking about stopping divorce in mean
How to increase your prayer in spiritual desolation.
(36:14) McKayla - Desolation, b/c I've been unwelcomed in the Church, by a specific person; so, for the time being I've been doing mass from home w/my children.

(39:44) Break 2
Summary of rules 8-14
(44:37) Dean - I've been reading discernment of spirits but suffering depression for years.  How to tell if it's depression or spiritual desolation.

Resources:
The Decrement of the Spirits an Ignatian guide for spiritual reading The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living

https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/product-page/the-discernment-of-spirits-an-ignatian-guide-for-everyday-living
Father Timothy Gallagher’s Website

https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/
Discerning Hearts

https://www.discerninghearts.com/

Father Tim Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss 14 Rules of Discernment
<ul>
<li>(3:42) What is the outline of the 12 steps of Discernment?</li>
<li>First rule of discernment.</li>
<li>(13:17) Consolation and Desolation.</li>
</ul>
(18:30) Break 2
<ul>
<li>When in times of desolation NEVER make a change</li>
<li>(23:29) Anne - When you said 'Never make a decision in desolation', it struck me.  It hit me b/c I'm thinking about divorcing and am so desolate about it.  Thinking about stopping divorce in mean</li>
<li>How to increase your prayer in spiritual desolation.</li>
<li>(36:14) McKayla - Desolation, b/c I've been unwelcomed in the Church, by a specific person; so, for the time being I've been doing mass from home w/my children.</li>
</ul>
(39:44) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Summary of rules 8-14</li>
<li>(44:37) Dean - I've been reading discernment of spirits but suffering depression for years.  How to tell if it's depression or spiritual desolation.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>The Decrement of the Spirits an Ignatian guide for spiritual reading The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/product-page/the-discernment-of-spirits-an-ignatian-guide-for-everyday-living">https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/product-page/the-discernment-of-spirits-an-ignatian-guide-for-everyday-living</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Father Timothy Gallagher’s Website
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/">https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Discerning Hearts
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.discerninghearts.com/">https://www.discerninghearts.com/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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The Inner Life - July 10, 2024 - 14 Rules of Discernment

Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024!

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education
(5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life?
What are advantages to Catholic schools?
(15:12) How does the family help with education?

(18:33) Break 1
Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them.
Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education?
(29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools?
(35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning.

(39:30) Break 2
Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University.
(43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach.
Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.

Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024!
Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education
<ul>
<li>(5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life?</li>
<li>What are advantages to Catholic schools?</li>
<li>(15:12) How does the family help with education?</li>
</ul>
(18:33) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them.</li>
<li>Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education?</li>
<li>(29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools?</li>
<li>(35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning.</li>
</ul>
(39:30) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University.</li>
<li>(43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach.</li>
<li>Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - September 06, 2024 - Catholic Education [ENCORE]

Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024!

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation
(4:03) What is Prayer?
How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other.
(20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged.

(25:41) Break 1
How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind.
(32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning.  Amazed at what he received from the Lord.  Glad you're talking about this today.
Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all.

(39:13) Break 2
Monica - Has 8 kids.  Homeschooled.  Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer.  It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God.
(46:52)  Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer.  How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world?

Resources:
Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer
CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666
Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer
https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within
Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​
https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/
Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God
https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&variant=42370443542705
Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners
https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners
Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love
https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/

Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024!
Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation
<ul>
<li>(4:03) What is Prayer?</li>
<li>How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other.</li>
<li>(20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged.</li>
</ul>
(25:41) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind.</li>
<li>(32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning.  Amazed at what he received from the Lord.  Glad you're talking about this today.</li>
<li>Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all.</li>
</ul>
(39:13) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Monica - Has 8 kids.  Homeschooled.  Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer.  It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God.</li>
<li>(46:52)  Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer.  How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666">https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within">https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/">https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&amp;variant=42370443542705">https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&amp;variant=42370443542705</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners">https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/">https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - September 05, 2024 - Contemplation [ENCORE]

Kyle

Aida

Break 1

How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they 

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick for an Ask Me Anything session.
Why is knowledge important to our faith life?
(8:46) Kyle - I teach confirmation and one of the students is a High functioning artist atheist. How can I best help him without pushing him away from the faith.
(12:44) Aida - When children die at a young age, why are they not required to have confession before they get their last rites?
Email about how suggestions for a trip to Rome
Wendy - I was never given the option to take a Saints name when I converted. Why not?

(24:44) Break 1
How can you debate bible alone?
(28:59) Gil - Are we really forgiven and we start fresh, or are we judged for everything even the things we were forgiven earlier?
Val - Communion: What are the best practices? Should I kneel? Receive in the hand?

(37:02) Break 2
Ray - Confession: 3 times the Father was busy and couldn't stay to finish the confessions. Can I still take the Eucharist if I didn't get to confess?
(40:38) Teresa - I know very little about our religion. I don't understand the body and blood of Christ. Isn't it symbolic?
Lisa - Is it sinful not to wear a cross to work if you're in an environment that is anti-Catholic
(49:05) How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they are dead?

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick for an Ask Me Anything session.
<ul>
<li>Why is knowledge important to our faith life?</li>
<li>(8:46) Kyle - I teach confirmation and one of the students is a High functioning artist atheist. How can I best help him without pushing him away from the faith.</li>
<li>(12:44) Aida - When children die at a young age, why are they not required to have confession before they get their last rites?</li>
<li>Email about how suggestions for a trip to Rome</li>
<li>Wendy - I was never given the option to take a Saints name when I converted. Why not?</li>
</ul>
(24:44) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How can you debate bible alone?</li>
<li>(28:59) Gil - Are we really forgiven and we start fresh, or are we judged for everything even the things we were forgiven earlier?</li>
<li>Val - Communion: What are the best practices? Should I kneel? Receive in the hand?</li>
</ul>
(37:02) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Ray - Confession: 3 times the Father was busy and couldn't stay to finish the confessions. Can I still take the Eucharist if I didn't get to confess?</li>
<li>(40:38) Teresa - I know very little about our religion. I don't understand the body and blood of Christ. Isn't it symbolic?</li>
<li>Lisa - Is it sinful not to wear a cross to work if you're in an environment that is anti-Catholic</li>
<li>(49:05) How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they are dead?</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - July 10, 2024 - 14 Rules of Discernment

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