June 24, 2016 - Overview of the Discernment of Spirits and a Guide to Lectio Divina

Description: This week Dan and Melissa examine the characteristics of God working in the soul vs. Satan attacking the soul and explore the meditative prayer practice of Lectio Divina.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What characteristics does God exhibit while working to bring a soul out of mortal sin?
• What characteristics does Satan exhibit while trying to keep a soul bound to mortal sin?
• What characteristics are exemplary of a soul experiencing spiritual consolation or desolation?
• How does one approach the meditative prayer method of Lectio Divina?
• What is an example of this practice?

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
• Mark 10:46-52 - Jesus heals Bartimaeus (USCCB Bible link)
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