“Given the complexity of discerning between consolation and desolation, St. Ignatius also highly valued spiritual direction. A skilled spiritual director can help us navigate these experiences, offering guidance, perspective, and support.” – Jen Arnold
“When we feel strong and consoled in our relationship with the Lord, it is the perfect time to earnestly beg His loving help for times of future weakness, doubt, and desolation.” – Megan Hjelmstad
“A spiritual dark night vs. darkness in life is differentiated by its origin.” – Debra Black
Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Finding Peace in the Storm Part 10: Desolation, Aridity and Prayer” as we talk with Jordan
“I will never forget driving home from work for months as tears would fall on my steering wheel. For the first time in my life, I was upset with God.” – Patrick O’Hearn
“No matter how blessed a time the retreat was, most of us are not called to live on the mountain alone with God. We have families, jobs, and communities that, whether we like it or not, are waiting for us. The key, I emphasize, is to integrate our experience on retreat into our daily lives.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Debra Black explains how Edith Stein, before she was even a Christian, unknowingly followed the rules of St. Ignatius to escape the snares of desolation.
When life feels unbearable, ‘wait’ is hardly what we want to hear. But often, that’s exactly what God wants us to do, Claire Dwyer shares.
Why is the Cross good for us? Why do we need passive suffering?
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: Desolation New Podcast! Resources: Spiritualdirection.com – website EWTN Global Catholic Radio – EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network, join us all week
