Now that we have journeyed with Jesus through his Incarnation—even to suffering and death, and then even through to resurrection and new life—what is our response? Here are some wise words from the Spiritual Exercises, to guide our hearts in prayer this week: I ask for what I desire: for interior knowledge of all the [...]
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We can’t avoid making decisions—on some days we make scores of them! Some jobs require almost constant decision making. And some events and life transitions move us toward decisions when we don’t feel at all ready for them. It would be nice, then, to go through a discernment process that will leave us, not anxiety [...]
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Freedom and discernment go hand in hand. The freer we become, the more we are able to go about life in a wise and discerning way. And the more we use wisdom and discernment, the freer we become to make choices and then get on with life. It’s difficult to say which comes first—discernment or [...]
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Emotions are gifts because they are honest. Usually an emotion betrays the true situation. You can do the sensible thing or come up with an intellectual analysis. But deep in your body, anxiety or joy or frustration or anticipation will register. If we don’t acknowledge them consciously, then they will make themselves known in other [...]
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What does it mean to be spiritually free when life is an emotional roller coaster? Am I free when I’m able to tamp down any emotions that disrupt the flow of my work or relationships? Am I free when I have permission to express any and all emotion? Am I free if I don’t experience [...]
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