St. Ignatius of Loyola's First Principle and Foundation summarizes the goal of life and the way to achieve this goal. Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face … [Read more...]

The following are my notes from an appendix to Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley. This appendix answers the following questions: How do we deal with desolation when it comes? How do we still live our principle and foundation of … [Read more...]

I Thirst for You: ”Behold, I stand at the door and knock... (Rev. 3, 20) It is true. I stand at the door of your heart, day and night. Even when you are not listening, even when you doubt it could be Me, I am there. I await even the smallest … [Read more...]

The following are my notes from Jean Corbon's Wellspring of Worship: Preface  Central Question: Do our celebrations, lively though they may be, change the lives of Christians? Where is the vital link -- or, possibly, the divorce -- between liturgy … [Read more...]

My notes from the book, God's Voice Within - The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ QUICK SUMMARY: 4 Ways to Prepare for Desolation: Observe the course of thoughts. Look out for false consolation. Attend to … [Read more...]

My summary notes from Frank Sheed's A Map of Life: (Click here) for a free Map of Life Study Guide with questions. Introduction Life is like travelling through a strange country. Just as we need a map of any strange country to see the whole country … [Read more...]

My notes from the book, God's Voice Within - The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ 8 helpful responses to desolation: Summary: Name it Make no unnecessary changes Rely on your support network Consider logistical or … [Read more...]

My notes from the book, God's Voice Within - The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ Third Rule. The third is of spiritual consolation. I call it consolation when some interior movement is caused in the soul, through which … [Read more...]

The following are some notes I made from Fr. Thibodeaux's book on Ignatian discernment, called God's Voice Within. Spiritual Desolation 4. Spiritual Desolation. I call desolation all the contrary of the third rule, such as darkness of soul, … [Read more...]

The following are some notes I made from Fr. Thibodeaux's book on Ignatian discernment, called God's Voice Within. The good spirit: Often referred to as "the true spirit." The good spirit = "the Holy Spirit + good in the world + happy life … [Read more...]