Francis believes that discernment is not just for extraordinary, life-changing decisions. "We need it at all times," he teaches, "lest we fail to heed the promptings of his grace and disregard his ...

In this spiritual combat, Christians have weapons given by the Lord, writes Francis: “faith-filled prayer, meditation on the word of God, the celebration of Mass, Eucharistic adoration ...

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For this reason, discernment is demanding,” Pope Francis said in his first catechesis on the new topic in Paul VI Hall. Pope Francis speaking at the general audience, Aug. 30, 2022.

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.

March 26, 2009 Presenter: Ronald Mercier, S.J., director, The Jesuit Collaborative, and associate professor of Christian Ethics, Regis College, University of Toronto This presentation draws on the ...

The original context of yoga was spiritual development practices to train the body and mind to self observe and become aware of their own nature. The purposes of yoga were to cultivate discernment ...

Pope Francis listens to his message being delivered in several languages during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on March 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ...