The Discernment of Spirits: A Reader's Guide An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living

By Timothy M. Gallagher

Book Overview

This handy, easy-to-use workbook is chock full of probing questions, real-life stories, and practical tips on how to apply the profound spiritual insights from the Ignatian tradition of patient, prayerful self-examination. Acclaimed interpreter of Saint Ignatius, author Father Gallagher provides clear explanations of the centuries-old Jesuit method of discerning God's will in one's life-and avoiding evil. A practical guide and journaling tool, it includes ample space on every page for notes, reflections, and journaling, all to help readers track their progress toward a closer, more loving union with God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824549856
• ISBN13: 9780824549855
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Crossroad Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Practical layout of discernment

This book is well worth the read for Christians who have a hard time discerning whether something is coming from God, themselves, or the evil one. Fr. Gallagher provides a great explanation of St. Ignatius’ rules which help us to understand what is going on spiritually within ourselves and with the spiritual world AND what our response should then be. This book is definitely a safe read if you're sensitive to the topic of demons. It is mentioned, as demons are a reality (and thus necessary to mention), but without details one could find worrisome. Fr. Gallagher also has a podcast interview-series as well that you can use to supplement alongside or listen to before reading this book (About 30min per chapter). The book definitely gives more examples and provides a richer understanding of St. Ignatius' rules. Even if Ignatian spirituality is not your spirituality, the practicality these rules provide for the spiritual life is priceless. Highly recommend!