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Discernment of Spirits - 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Reflections on Day 24

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How can we determine if our crosses are the work of God or the work of the enemy? Dan and Melissa discuss St. Teresa's spiritual advice to a friend in a letter from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

  • Why does God answer our prayers with trials and suffering?
  • Can the work of the enemy be mistaken for the work of God?
  • How can we tell if a trial is the work of God and not the work of the devil?
  • Some tools for discernment: daily examen, spiritual direction, St. Ignatius' Rules of Discernment.
  • Can an action that seems to be in service to God be inspired by the enemy?
  • How and why are advanced souls more at risk of attacks from the devil?
  • Moderation in spiritual life in St. Teresa's time contrasted with modern society.

    • Resources:

    • 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
    • http://www.spiritualdirection.com - Catholic Spiritual Direction website
    • EWTN Religious Catalogue - Online
    • 1 Corinthians 10:13 - USCCB Bible link "God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength..."
    • 14 Rules for Discerning of Spirits - Text from St. Ignatius with links to podcasts by Fr. Timothy Gallagher
    • Divine Office - Liturgy of the Hours - Online
    • http://avila-institute.com - The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
    • Daily Examen - Prayer Guide from The Avila Institute
    • The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross - Kavanaugh and Rodrigues. Contains Dark Night of the Soul.
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