In this episode we welcome back Fr Boniface Hicks, OSB, a Benedictine monk and spiritual director at Saint Vincent Archabbey, to talk about the discernment of spirits. We chat about the reality of spiritual warfare, why we need not be afraid, and how to practically discern God’s voice versus our own thoughts. Fr. Boniface also defines the difference between spiritual desolation and psychological depression as well as clarity on whether we should seek spiritual direction or counseling.
Heather’s One Thing - Why Not Become Totally Fire Shirts
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The song Godhead Here in Hiding - Luke Spehar
Michelle’s One Thing - Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake
Fr. Boniface’s One Thing - His St. Bernard Honeybee Story
Other Resources Mentioned:
Fr. Timothy Gallagher’s Podcast, Books, and Resources
Journal Questions:
Discussion Questions:
Quotes to Ponder:
"Our only desire and our one choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to God's deepening life in me."- St. Ignatius Loyola
“Lay all of your cares about the future trustingly in God’s hands, and let yourself be guided by the Lord just like a little child” - St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Scripture for Lectio:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” -Romans 12:2
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S13 E12 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 2)
S13 E11 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 1)
S13 E10 - Ask Us Anything
S13 E9 - “I Thirst” Part 2 - St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Varanasi Letter
S13 E8 - “I Thirst” Part 1 - St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Varanasi Letter
S13 E7 - Cultivating Silence and Solitude
S13 E6 - St. Thérèse - "C'est la Confiance" (Part 2)
S13 E5 - St. Thérèse - "C'est la Confiance" (Part 1)
S13 E4 - Sacrament of the Present Moment
S13 E2 - How to Pray with Fr. Boniface Hicks O.S.B. Hearing the Voice of God (Series Part 1)
S13 E1 - Pilgrims into the Mysteries
S12 E24 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 5: That You Bear Much Fruit
S12 E23 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 4: Laborers in the Lord’s Vineyard
S12 E22 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 3: I Have Appointed You to Go Forth and Bear Fruit
S12 E21 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 2: In All Branches of a Single Vine
S12 E20 - Christifideles Laici Chapter 1: I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches
S12 E19 - Where is the Fruit?
S12 E18 - Family Systems with Special Guest Sr. Josephine
S12 E17 - Charisms with Special Guest Jill Simons
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