In today’s episode I answer a question of one of our listeners, about experiencing dryness in prayer, difficulty to pay attention, and a wandering mind. I share the example of St. Teresa of Avila, who also suffered something similar. I give some foundations to understand the spiritual realities of consolation and desolation, using the principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola in his Rules for Discernment of Spirits. I also give some simple recommendations on what to do in desolation. Among other things, I recommend examining one’s conscience and revisiting the way how to do a time of prayer or meditation (see the article in the show notes below).
- Article on HOW TO DO a time of MEDITATION: https://www.mileschristi.org/easy-steps-to-do-a-time-of-personal-prayer-or-meditation/ - (a Meditation Method based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.)
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Intro music from pond5.com
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113 The Sacrament of Marriage, a Treasure in the Church
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111 Why Are Catholic Priests Celibate?
110 Why Did Christ Ordain Only Men As Priests?
109 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
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107 Interview – Fr. Samuel Hakeem, On The Priesthood
106 Interview – Fr. Samuel Hakeem’s Vocation story
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102 How to Find Meaning in Suffering – Anointing of the Sick
101 Interview: Dr. Feingold – Devotion to the Virgin Mary
100 Interview: Dr. Feingold and Sacramental Confession
99 Why Does the Church Offer Indulgences
98 St. John Nepomucene and the Seal of Confession
97 Interview – Fr. Patrick’s Vocation Story
96 Interview – Following up with Miles Christi Seminarians
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