Core Concepts & States
This vital Jesuit process involves prayer and seeking God's guidance before making a decision.
What is Discernment?
Which method of discernment uses lists of pros and cons and seeks God’s confirmation?
What is First Method?
This is the ultimate attitude/feeling in discernment: trusting that God desires this for you.
What is your well-being (or happiness)?
This state of feeling agitated or in despair leads one away from God; Ignatius advises against making decisions during it.
What is Desolation?
When is it advised to avoid making decisions according to Ignatian spirituality?
What is during desolation?
Ignatian discernment simplifies decision-making by focusing on this one key relationship.
What is your relationship with God?
The term for a sense of freedom and openness to God's will, free from personal biases.
What is Indifference?
Which method of discernment uses imagination to visualize outcomes or different perspectives?
What is the Second Method?
What should one accept about all decisions?
What is that they have both benefits and drawbacks?
This emotional state, characterized by peace and encouragement, draws one closer to God.
What is Consolation?
A key to peace is accepting that every choice comes with both benefits and these.
What are drawbacks?
The author suggests you should find and use techniques that do this with your personal style.
What is resonate?
Which “time of decision-making” involves clear, decisive choices?
What is the First Time?
How does Ignatius describe the enemy in spiritual decision making, example a "spoiled child."
What is a spoiled child, a false lover, and an army commander?
The ultimate goal of Ignatian discernment is to make choices that are loving and this for oneself and others.
What is life-giving?