The Life of St. Ignatius – Discernment of Spirits w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the discernment of spirits.
The 14 Rules for the Discernment of Spirits – The First Week Rules as formulated by St. Ignatius of Loyola Fr. Timothy Gallagher with Kris McGregor Episode Two: The life of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the foundational elements of the Spiritual Exercises In Episode Two of The Discernment of Spirits: Setting the Captives Free , Fr. Timothy Gallagher continues the foundational teaching by turning directly to the lived experience of St. Ignatius of Loyola . In conversation with Kris McGregor , Fr. Gallagher recounts the dramatic events surrounding Ignatius’s conversion and the quiet interior discovery that gave birth to the discernment of spirits. This episode traces Ignatius’s life before his conversion, marked by ambition, violence, and the pursuit of worldly honor, and the pivotal injury at Pamplona that forced him into a long season of recovery. During that time of convalescence, Ignatius began to notice something new. As he reflected on thoughts of worldly success, his heart was left dry and unsettled. When he imagined imitating the saints and serving God, his heart remained peaceful and content even after the thoughts passed. Fr. Gallagher explains how this simple but profound…
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