St. Ignatius of Loyola Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

When Ignatius reflected on worldly thoughts, he felt intense pleasure; but when he gave them up out of weariness, he felt dry and depressed. Yet when he thought of living the rigorous sort of life he knew the saints had lived, he not only experienced pleasure when he actually thought about it, but even after he dismissed these thoughts, he still experienced great joy. Yet he did not pay attention...

This is a special edition of the reflection offered by Fr. Timothy Gallagher on the "Contemplation to Attain the love of God" by St. Ignatius of Loyola as found in the "Spiritual Exercises." What we original provided to you as two separate episodes, we now combine into a single extended episode without interruption. We hope this will enhance your experience of this Ignatian exercise.  The post SPE...

This is a special edition of the reflection offered by Fr. Timothy Gallagher on the "Contemplation to Attain the love of God" by St. Ignatius of Loyola as found in the "Spiritual Exercises." What we originally provided to you as two separate episodes, we now combine into a single extended episode without interruption. We hope this will enhance your experience of this Ignatian exercise.  The post T...