“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
“With heavenly matters, we must sometimes wait patiently, for years, until God chooses, in His own perfect timing, to act.” – Glenn Dickinson
There are two ways the Lord creates space for Himself: He empties us, then He increases our capacity by expanding us.
What is the wisdom of Saint Elisabeth of the Trinity all about? Find out when Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on this newly canonized saint.
The soul that is actively seeking God is a target of the enemy of souls. Listen as Dan and Melissa talk about St. Ignatius’ Seventh Rule and how to resist the enemy’s agitations on the path to deeper prayer.
How in the world can we pray always? And, how can the Lord always be with us. Find out when the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles reflect on these two realities of post-Resurrection life.
A comprehensive listing of SpiritualDirection.com posts, and their links, on aridity and dryness in prayer (and a few posts on the dark night that touch on aridity and dryness).
True Prayer 30 Days with Teresa of Avila Day 22 Reflections Divine Intimacy Radio Dan and Melissa discuss the impact of suffering on prayer and
God turns Sinners into Saints Sometimes my mind is too tired or distracted to engage in detailed meditations during prayer time. I look for a
Father Fortea, is God present even in hell? Yes, God is present even in hell. There is no place (or being) in which God is