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Catecheses of Pope Francis |
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1. What does it mean to discern? |
08/31/2022 |
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Discernment is demanding but indispensable for living. It
requires a filial relationship with God. God is Father and He does
not leave us alone. He is always willing to welcome us. But He never
imposes His will. Why? Because He wants to be loved and not feared.
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2. An example: Ignatius of Loyola |
09/07/2022 |
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God works through unplanned events, as well as through
setbacks. Let us ask the Lord to send us His Spirit so that He might
help us to discern and to recognize His presence even in the
unforeseen and painful situations in our lives. #Discernment |
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3. The elements of discernment.
Familiarity with the Lord |
09/28/2022 |
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#Prayer is an indispensable aid for spiritual #discernment,
especially when it involves the affections, enabling us to address
God with simplicity and familiarity, as one would speak to a friend. #GeneralAudience |
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4. The elements of discernment.
Self-knowledge |
10/05/2022 |
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It is important to know the passwords of our heart, what we are most
sensitive to, to protect ourselves from those who present themselves
with persuasive words to manipulate us, but also to recognize what
is truly important for us. #Discernment #GeneralAudience |
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5. The elements of discernment. The
desire |
10/12/2022 |
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The Lord has a great desire for us -- to make us sharers in his own
life. In our dialogue with Him, we learn to understand what we truly
want from our lives. #Discernment #GeneralAudience |
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6. The elements of discernment."The book
of one's own life" |
10/19/2022 |
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The habit of reviewing one’s own life forms the outlook, sharpens
it, enables it to notice the small miracles that the good Lord
accomplishes for us every day. #Discernment #GeneralAudience |
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7. The subject of discernment.
Desolation |
10/26/2022 |
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We must not fear moments of sadness and desolation, but be
confident and sure that the Lord never abandons us, and with Him
close by, we can overcome every temptation. #GeneralAudience |
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8. "Why are we desolate?" |
11/16/2022 |
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The spiritual state we call desolation can be an opportunity of
growth. It provokes a "shaking of the soul", fosters vigilance and
humility, and protects us from the winds of fancy. #GeneralAudience |
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9. Consolation |
11/23/2022 |
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Spiritual consolation is an experience of interior joy that allows
us to see God’s presence in everything. It strengthens faith, hope,
and the ability of doing good; it helps us never give up in the face
of difficulties because it gives us a peace that is stronger than
any trial. |
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10. The true consolation |
11/30/2022 |
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Before the day's end, let us learn how to read what has happened
during that day in the book of our hearts -- not in newspapers, but
in my heart. #Discernment |
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11. The confirmation of the good choice |
12/07/2022 |
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Let us place our trust in the Lord of the universe, who loves
us immensely and knows that we can build something wonderful,
something eternal with Him. The lives of the saints show us this in
a most beautiful way. #GeneralAudience |
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12. The Vigilance |
12/14/2022 |
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13. Help to discernment |
12/21/2022 |
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The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to recognize God’s fatherhood.
We have a tender, affectionate Father who loves us, who has always
loved us. When we experience this, our hearts melt, and doubts and
fears dissolve. Nothing can resist this love. |
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14. Spiritual Accompaniment |
01/04/2023 |
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Discernment is an art that can be learned and has its own rules. Let
us ask the Holy Spirit to place on our path people who can accompany
us on our journey toward God. |
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