Most Catholic experience negative thoughts, discouragement, and interior heaviness without realizing it’s part of spiritual warfare. Saint Ignatius of Loyola calls this desolation—a tactic of the enemy meant to pull us away from God’s peace and clarity. This Short breaks down what desolation is and how to begin resisting it.

🔥 Prepare Your Heart This Advent with a 33-Day Dedication to the Eucharist

Whether you’re starting on November 22nd with us—or finding this video weeks later—you are right on time. Advent is a season of longing, waiting, and preparing for the Lord… and there is no better way to prepare for His coming than by deepening your love for Jesus in the Eucharist.

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