Welcome to Lent!
These days are supposed to mirror Jesus' time in the desert, and with all the noise and distractions that seem to constantly bombard me, I am welcoming the desert. I am grateful for an encouragement to say "no" to some of those things that pull me away from things -- and people -- more needful of my time and energy. I am hungry for time to listen to where the Lord may be directing my family.
I recently discovered some beautiful podcasts that I think may be very encouraging to anyone who listens to them. They are talks on Discerning the Spirits by Father Timothy Gallagher. He discusses St. Ignatius' Rules. You can find them here. Just scroll down to DOS#1-16. (Although I'm sure all of the talks there are worthwhile!) If you open in another window, you should be able to pause it, and go back and forth to re-listen to certain areas, if you wish. It's great to listen to while doing some Almost-Spring Cleaning!
I think, if you listen to them, you will agree with me that your heart has been waiting for this for a long time! Let me know!
May God bless your time in the desert!
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