July, 1, 2016 - Discernment of Spirits: Rule 9 "Causes of Spiritual Desolation"

Description: Why does God allow spiritual desolation? During today's show Dan and Melissa walk through the causes of spiritual desolation using "Rule the Ninth" of The Discernment of Spirits as well as determine the difference between desolation and aridity in the spiritual life.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What is the difference between spiritual desolation and aridity?
• Why does God allow desolation in the soul?
• How does God show His love through spiritual desolation?
• What are the causes of spiritual desolation?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• The Discernment of Spirits by Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.
• Fire from Above by Dr. Anthony Lilles
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