When spiritual consolation fades, what should you do?
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, exploring Rule 11 and one of the most important spiritual lessons for every Christian: humility in consolation and confidence in God’s grace during desolation.
Why does God sometimes allow spiritual dryness? How do you avoid pride when everything is going well? And what do you do when you feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or spiritually stuck?
Drawing from personal experiences, including ministry, spiritual direction, fitness, and everyday struggles, Dan and Jordan show how Ignatius’ wisdom moves far beyond theory into practical daily life. They discuss why desolation is not always a sign that you’ve done something wrong, how God can use it to deepen humility and compassion, and why the “next right step” is often the key to persevering.
If you’ve ever felt abandoned by God, discouraged in prayer, or exhausted in the spiritual battle, this episode offers timeless wisdom rooted in the Catholic 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, exploring Rule 11 and one of the most important spiritual lessons for every Christian: humility in consolation and confidence in God’s grace during desolation.
Why does God sometimes allow spiritual dryness? How do you avoid pride when everything is going well? And what do you do when you feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or spiritually stuck?
Drawing from personal experiences, including ministry, spiritual direction, fitness, and everyday struggles, Dan and Jordan show how Ignatius’ wisdom moves far beyond theory into practical daily life. They discuss why desolation is not always a sign that you’ve done something wrong, how God can use it to deepen humility and compassion, and why the “next right step” is often the key to persevering.
If you’ve ever felt abandoned by God, discouraged in prayer, or exhausted in the spiritual battle, this episode offers timeless wisdom rooted in the Catholic tradition.
In this episode:
- What St. Ignatius teaches in Rule 11
- Why humility protects us during consolation
- How to respond when spiritual desolation strikes
- Why feelings are not the measure of your spiritual life
- The importance of taking the next faithful step
- Balancing perseverance with genuine rest
- Practical examples of fighting discouragement in everyday life
Whether you’re new to discernment or have been following this series from the beginning, this conversation will help you recognize God’s grace in every season of the spiritual life.
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
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What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
#Catholic #Spirituality #CatholicPrayer #contemplativeprayer #discernment #priesthood #catholicpriest #catholictradition #vocation #spiritualdirection #spiritualwarfare #spiritualguidance #spiritualgrowth #discernmentofspirits #catholicanswers #christianquestions #catholicfaith #catholictradition
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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
