The Seventh Rule – Discernment of Spirits w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
About this episode
Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses Rule Seven of the Discernment of Spirits, focusing on enduring spiritual desolation with trust and faith.
The 14 Rules of the Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Timothy Gallagher with Kris McGregor Episode Nine: Rule Seven – Trusting God’s Grace in Spiritual Desolation Episode 9 -The Seventh Rule: Let him who is in desolation consider how the Lord has left him in trial in his natural powers, in order to resist the different agitations and temptations of the enemy; since he can with the Divine help, which always remains to him, though he does not clearly perceive it: because the Lord has taken from him his great fervor, great love and intense grace, leaving him, however, grace enough for eternal salvation. Episode Nine of The Discernment of Spirits: Setting the Captives Free focuses on Rule Seven , which teaches how to endure spiritual desolation with trust, courage, and faith. Fr. Timothy Gallagher , in conversation with Kris McGregor , explains why this rule transforms desolation from a meaningless burden into a moment of spiritual growth. Fr. Gallagher begins by describing a familiar experience. Prayer feels dry. Energy for spiritual things is low. Commitments that once brought joy now feel heavy. Without understanding, these moments seem pointless and exhausting. Rule Seven changes…
People in this episode
Host: Kris McGregor
Guest: Fr. Timothy Gallagher
Topics covered
- discernment of spirits
- spiritual desolation
- trust in God
- spiritual growth
- Ignatian spirituality
Keywords
- discernment
- spiritual desolation
- God's grace
- Ignatius
- spiritual growth
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The 14 Rules of the Discernment of Spirits, The Discernment of Spirits: Setting the Captives Free
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