Examples Of Consolation And Desolation

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Life is a funny thing. As soon as we believe that we have a grasp on life, we are thrown a curve ball. St. Ignatius of Loyola is a great example where he started on one path with certain goals and desires of fame, glory, and adventure. A shift took place while he was recuperating that caused him to move in another direction to a life of fulfillment. In this paper, I will discuss the questions, fears, and desires that went through Ignatius mind and what his crisis have to do with the human desire for meaning in our lives. How Ignatius was able to distinguish God’s voice from the evil spirit and its relation to the rules for discernment will be explained. Finally, I will explain how the recognition of consolation and desolation in one’s …show more content…

Recognizing the consolation and desolation in our spiritual life helps us make good discernments because there will be an inner peace or unrest. According to the expert, spiritual consolation encourages and facilitates a deep sense of gratitude for God’s faithfulness, mercy, and companionship in our life (From the Expert: Consolation and Desolation, n.d.) We are more appreciative of God moving and directing our life. When there is desolation, we experience a sense of heaviness or turmoil. Sometimes the manifestation of consolation and/or desolation may seem conflicting. Happiness is not always a sign of spiritual …show more content…

We were all looking forward to having a great time and we did. I laughed a lot until something shifted. While different ones shared stories, my spirit was quieted. I experienced an overwhelming sense of peace and detachment. From that moment on, I was able to separate myself from the church without any hesitation. Did I have all the answers as to how I was going to serve God in my new capacity? No but I was excited to see where God was taking us. By getting in touch with my inner quiet and time of reflection, I was able to discern God’s voice, the good spirit, speaking to

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