Why does the enemy want you to keep your struggles secret?
In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their series on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for the Discernment of Spirits, unpacking Rule 13, often considered the second most important rule after “never make a change in desolation.”
St. Ignatius compares the devil to a false lover who thrives in secrecy. The moment his lies are exposed to a trusted confessor, spiritual director, or faithful friend, his influence begins to weaken.
But what does that actually look like in everyday life?
Dan and Jordan explore why simply writing down your thoughts, speaking your struggles aloud, or asking someone to pray for you can dramatically weaken spiritual attacks. Drawing from years of ministry, law enforcement, and personal experience, they explain why the enemy wants you isolated, discouraged, and convinced you’re alone, and how bringing your struggles into the light changes the battle.
If you’ve ever wrestled with discouragement, recurring temptation, intrusive thoughts, or spiritual dryness, this episode offers practical tools rooted in the wisdom of St. Ignatius and the Catholic spiritual tradition.
In this episode:
In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their series on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for the Discernment of Spirits, unpacking Rule 13, often considered the second most important rule after “never make a change in desolation.”
St. Ignatius compares the devil to a false lover who thrives in secrecy. The moment his lies are exposed to a trusted confessor, spiritual director, or faithful friend, his influence begins to weaken.
But what does that actually look like in everyday life?
Dan and Jordan explore why simply writing down your thoughts, speaking your struggles aloud, or asking someone to pray for you can dramatically weaken spiritual attacks. Drawing from years of ministry, law enforcement, and personal experience, they explain why the enemy wants you isolated, discouraged, and convinced you’re alone, and how bringing your struggles into the light changes the battle.
If you’ve ever wrestled with discouragement, recurring temptation, intrusive thoughts, or spiritual dryness, this episode offers practical tools rooted in the wisdom of St. Ignatius and the Catholic spiritual tradition.
In this episode:
- Why Rule 13 is one of St. Ignatius’ most important rules
- How the enemy uses secrecy to gain influence
- Why writing down lies weakens their power
- The importance of confession, spiritual direction, and trusted friends
- Recognizing spiritual attacks before they grow
- The connection between law enforcement awareness and spiritual vigilance
- Practical steps for responding to desolation
- Why asking for prayer is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
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☦ABOUT US:
Under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mission of the Avila Foundation is to draw Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ.
Support the mission: https://www.avila-army.org/
______________________________________________________
👨🏽💻Websites:
Home: https://spiritualdirection.com/
School: https://avila-institute.org/
Discernment: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/
Community: https://www.apostoliviae.org/
Events: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Events
Books: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Shop
