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What Do You Really Want? St. Ignatius Loyola and the Art of Discernment
What should I do?
We ask the question when we pray. We ask it when we run out of answers to our problems. We ask it when we face big decisions. We ask it when we get out of bed in the How should I live this day as well as I can?
We can find answers through learning the art of discernment-the wisdom that enables us to see and interpret the leading of the Holy Spirit as it is manifested in the inner lives of our hearts. The great master of this art was St. Ignatius Loyola, author of The Spiritual Exercises, who believed that the ability to discern the spirits is one of the most important skills a Christian could have. Ignatius believed that the answer to the question "What Should I Do?" is found in the shifting sea of feelings, insights, leadings, and intuitions of our affective lives.
What Do You Really Want? shows us how to understand these emotions and use what we learn to make the choices that best serve God and bring his love to the people in our lives. It shows the truth of one of Ignatius's greatest insights-that when we find what we really want, we find what God wants too, because the deepest desires of our hearts were placed there by God.
We ask the question when we pray. We ask it when we run out of answers to our problems. We ask it when we face big decisions. We ask it when we get out of bed in the How should I live this day as well as I can?
We can find answers through learning the art of discernment-the wisdom that enables us to see and interpret the leading of the Holy Spirit as it is manifested in the inner lives of our hearts. The great master of this art was St. Ignatius Loyola, author of The Spiritual Exercises, who believed that the ability to discern the spirits is one of the most important skills a Christian could have. Ignatius believed that the answer to the question "What Should I Do?" is found in the shifting sea of feelings, insights, leadings, and intuitions of our affective lives.
What Do You Really Want? shows us how to understand these emotions and use what we learn to make the choices that best serve God and bring his love to the people in our lives. It shows the truth of one of Ignatius's greatest insights-that when we find what we really want, we find what God wants too, because the deepest desires of our hearts were placed there by God.
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136 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2015
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November 9, 2021
At first I thought, that's it? And if you read it (or are familiar with Ignatius' teachings), you won't wonder what I mean or even give it another thought. Not for the person afraid of grey areas and twilight. No "Prayer of Jabez" to increase your holdings. Just Examen, desolation, consolation, contemplation, decision, and review, with a side-eye to the willful leading of evil: "One of the more alluring false consolations that the evil spirit offers is that life would be much better if you did something different than what you're doing now (p126)." Right. Felt just about every day. Yes, that's it.
November 8, 2018
Introduction to Discernment
A great resource introducing the basics of discernment and the underlying spirituality behind it. Making a big decision? This is a must.
A great resource introducing the basics of discernment and the underlying spirituality behind it. Making a big decision? This is a must.
December 29, 2020
Very practical and contemporary
As a spiritual director I have studied this subject for more than a decade and I continue to desire to learn more about how to live a discerning life. I found this book to be very helpful to me because his language and examples are practical and contemporary to a lay person like myself. I practice my discernment life in between many vocations, as a father, a husband, a salesman, a manager, a community volunteer, a board member, a spiritual director, etc, etc. All of these vocations within vocations require paying close attention to the movements of the Holy Spirit and the enemy of our human nature, so that we can better practice the art of Discernment.
As a spiritual director I have studied this subject for more than a decade and I continue to desire to learn more about how to live a discerning life. I found this book to be very helpful to me because his language and examples are practical and contemporary to a lay person like myself. I practice my discernment life in between many vocations, as a father, a husband, a salesman, a manager, a community volunteer, a board member, a spiritual director, etc, etc. All of these vocations within vocations require paying close attention to the movements of the Holy Spirit and the enemy of our human nature, so that we can better practice the art of Discernment.
April 15, 2019
One major lesson I've got here is about DISORDERED ATTACHMENTS. "We must make ourselves indifferent to all created things." 💯
As well, this book provides a good overview of Ignatian rules of discernment. Great book overall.
As well, this book provides a good overview of Ignatian rules of discernment. Great book overall.
July 15, 2024
excellent book for seeking God’s direction
This book is a excellent guide for anyone seeking God’s guidance when making a decision. Manney is a very good writer and communicates effectively well with. I highly recommend!
This book is a excellent guide for anyone seeking God’s guidance when making a decision. Manney is a very good writer and communicates effectively well with. I highly recommend!
February 10, 2017
A little deep but some really good food for thought.
April 1, 2016
Must read for anyone who wants a clear insight into Ignatian Spirituality written in everyday language. A wonderful book to read, a great companion to keep on the shelf ready to help guide you through everyday events when you need some help.
October 6, 2015
Just when I needed it.
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