Spiritual Consolation: An Ignatian Guide for Greater Discernment of Spirits

The third volume in the acclaimed and best-selling Ignatian Trilogy, by international speaker and retreat leader, Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher. In Spiritual Consolation, Fr. Gallagher introduces us to the teachings of Ignatius of Loyola through the use of real-life examples and principles from Ignatius's Second Rules for discernment. Fr. Gallagher, author of The Discernment of Spirits and The Examen Prayer, shows how all of us, especially those with busy religious lives, can learn to listen to and follow God's leading. How can we discern when our feelings are genuine signs that God is calling us in a particular direction? In Spiritual Consolation, Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V., introduces us to the teachings of Ignatius of Loyola through the use of real-life examples and principles from Ignatius' Second Rules for discernment. Fr. Gallagher shows how all of us, especially those with busy religious lives, can learn to listen to and follow God's leading. topics includE GallaGher spiritual consolation s p i r i t u a l consolation an Ignatian Guide for the Greater D i s cernment Of S p i r i t s "This book is a valuable contribution to Ignation literature, one I welcome warmly. Read it and learn from it." - PhIlIP EndEan, S.J., editor, The Way TImOThy m. GallaGher, O.m.V. a a ¿ Contrasting Spirits ¿ Joy and Gladness ¿ A Genuine Call from God? ¿ "Rules for the Same Effect" ¿ Renewal ¿ True and False Light Deception ¿ The End Reveals the Beginning ¿ Growing Discernment ¿ Consonance and Dissonance ¿ Dispositions of the Soul ¿ Ambiguity