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u/improbablesalad · 4 pointsr/Catholicism

"not because it is particularly relevant" means "yes, I know that." I'm not going to reply on this thread, because I do actually like lectio divina (bystanders: Google it if you don't know how) and am going to go reread the totally epic part where he and the priests of Baal have a sacrificial bake-off on Mt Carmel... I don't have enough adjectives for the kind of faith that Elijah has. Buckets of water, forsooth.

When you tell people that they need to learn how to discern whether something is God or their own inclinations, I suggest that you recommend a book that they can read. https://www.amazon.com/Discerning-Will-God-Ignatian-Christian/dp/0824524896 is excellent (I would also recommend, for OP, https://www.amazon.com/Discernment-Spirits-Ignatian-Everyday-Living/dp/0824522915 by the same author, which I recommend to anyone who is becoming serious about the faith, since they will meet with desolation and resistance, and need to know what to do about that.)

If you plan to recommend that someone find a spiritual director (which is a good thing to have) it does not hurt to give guidance on this as well - https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Spiritual-Direction-Divine-Within/dp/0892838108 is a useful resource if you can find it (if not, then start by asking one's parish priest.)

You are welcome to be abrupt with me as I do not mind it but try to be gentle with the other commenters.

u/Bosco1815 · 4 pointsr/Catholicism

Gallagher's Discerning God's Will
For discerning priesthood- Fulton Sheen's Priest is Not His Own

What are you trying to discern? Knowing that may help people tailor their answers a little better. Good luck!

u/usr81541 · 2 pointsr/Catholic

Pray about it. Ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. When you turn your thoughts to this thing you’re considering do you feel excitement, peace, contentment? Or do you feel anxiety, fear, a sense of dread? When you consider the alternative do you feel relief, or a sense of loss?

Pray this way each day for some time until the Holy Spirit makes God’s will for you clear.

I highly recommend Fr. Timothy Gallagher’s books on Ignatian discernment and if you have the opportunity, speak with a spiritual director.

Discerning the Will of God by Fr. Gallagher