Discernment of Spirits in Marriage: Ignatian Wisdom for Husbands and Wives

by Timothy Gallagher

To navigate the inevitable ups and downs of our spiritual lives, countless souls have found comfort and guidance in St. Ignatius of Loyola's Rules for Discernment. For the past forty years, popular retreat master and author Fr. Timothy Gallagher has been at the forefront of making St. Ignatius's Rules understandable and applicable to hundreds of thousands of Catholics seeking greater sensitivity to the movements of their souls. Now Fr. Gallagher returns with a more focused to help you apply these rules to your role as a husband or a wife. In Discernment of Spirits in Marriage, Fr. Gallagher aims to free you from discouragement and assist you in finding peace in your spiritual life and in your marriage. With St. Ignatius and Fr. Gallagher as your guides, you'll how to identify and remove spiritually harmful habits; the eleven forms of spiritual desolation and the four things you must do to combat it; why God permits spiritual dryness; the easiest way to resist temptation; your marriage's most vulnerable place and how to strengthen it; the four tactics of the enemy and the grace-filled responses you can offer to each; and the five ways in which God strengthens husbands and wives who seek to grow spiritually.

Audio CD

Published May 25, 2021

Reviews

[Bernadette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have named this book “A short reminder of the 14 rules of St Ignatius with real life examples of married people living this out.” I didn’t really see this as a marriage book as I did a spiritual one. However, when our spiritual life is well ordered then it spills into our marriage. Still worth a read!

[Elizabeth Borges · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was expecting more insight on marriages where one spouse is more religious than the other. However the book mentions a couple that are on a spiritual journey and they seem to live together in a linear manner.

[Bailey L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book is good. I wish it maybe had reflection questions for a couple at end of every chapter more clearly. Because of the general Ignatian wisdom and that is a quick read, it seems like something a lot of couples could get at least a little something out of, and I would recommend it.

[Cynthia Wheelehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

i used the Kindle version with the Audible audiobook.

This is a very clear explanation of the 14 Rules for Discernment of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Helpful for married couples but the scenarios and explanations are so clear it will benefit everyone.

Loved it !

[Quratulain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent audiobook

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fr. Gallagher is spot on as always.