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
15 Catholic Symbols of Faith
14 Pier Giorgio Frassati and Kevin Becker’s Cure
13 Faith Impact – Pier Giorgio Frassati
12 The Catholic Meaning of Faith (2) – Some Characteristics
11 The Catholic meaning of “Faith” (1)
10 Conversion, Dating and Marriage Interview: Tim and Peri Rose Force
09 Scripture, Tradition and The Magisterium (2) – Fr. Maxwell, MC
08 Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium of the Church
07 The Problem of Evil - Fr. Walter Ciszek's Example
06 God Revealed Himself through Jesus Christ
05 - Does God exist - How to prove it
04 We Are Created By God And For God
03 Faith Impact - Blessed Carlo Acutis Example
02 Why learn about your Faith - Purpose in life
01 Introduction - About "For College Catholics"
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