“ “discernment” has been given even greater prominence since the beginning of Pope Francis’ pontificate...Between August 31, 2022, and January 4, 2023, his weekly catechesis during the Wednesday general audiences was dedicated to this topic on 14 different occasions.”
“To express the reality more adequately, one needs to regard Ignatius as a mystic, not just because of certain peak experiences but because mysticism became a way of life. This is the real meaning of the popular phrase, “everyday mysticism.””
“The proper aspect of the kerygmatic theology of discernment lies in its practical orientation, that of faith working through charity. It is a lived theology, reflecting, making conscious a spiritual experience, ordering and deepening it to the extent necessary in order to share it with others”
“In a private meeting with Polish Jesuits in Krakow, Pope Francis said: “the Church needs to grow in discernment; in her capacity to discern.”1 He emphasized the importance of priestly formation and exhorted the Jesuits to work together with seminarians,”
“What is the Spirit saying to the Churches in Asia? And that is what you must answer," Pope Francis said in his special video message to members of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC), some 275 Church leaders from 29 nations gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, October 12-30”
“"If we meet Jesus' gracious gaze, he will also help us to show him our idols, the pope said. "Allowing the Lord to see those hidden idols - we all have them; all of us! - and to strengthens us against them and takes away their power," he said.”
“If, as CVII's GS proclaimed, "conscience is the most secret core and sanctuary of man," where "he is alone with God, Whose voice echoes in his depths," then it seems an individual's decisions made in conscience should not be countermanded, lest God's will for that individual be overturned.”
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‘Listening To One’s Heart’: Discernment in Pope Francis’ catechesis
Ignatius Loyola, Everyday Mysticism and Contemporary Culture - LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA
The Principles of Discernment of the Second Vatican Council - LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA
Notes for a Theology of the ‘Spiritual Exercises’ - LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA
Growing in Discernment: Aids for Growing in the Ability to Discern - LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA
Pope addresses Asian bishops, calls for need to discern local Church’s mission
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