SotF #7 – Ignatian Discernment II: Practical Application (Fr. Geoff Young)

When are your thoughts and feelings authentic signs of God’s will? How can a married couple discern what God is asking of them? How can I be sure that my discernment is correct? What are the dynamics of effective spiritual group discernment for family, parish, or business? How can I help other people with discernment?

Drawing upon the rich teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, you will receive formation in how to…

• Use the Rules for Discernment of Spirits, including the subtle Rules for the Second Week
• Expose spiritual deceptions, such as the Enemy disguised as an angel of light.
• Distinguish between true and false consolations and identify ‘afterglow’ experiences
• Recognize the influence of the Good and Evil Spirits on progressions of thoughts
• Discern God’s will using Ignatius’s Three Modes, according to the data that God is providing

[NOTE: As this is an advanced course, students should be familiar with the material in the previous course: “Ignatian Discernment I – An Introduction to Ignatian Discernment“. If you have previsous study or experience in Ignatian Discernment, please contact Fr. Geoff with any prerequisite questions.]