Best Thomas Merton Podcasts (2024)

11th Sunday Ordinary time Year B Ezek 17:22-24 Cor 5:6-10 Gospel Mk4:26-24 Our world is full of opportunities to see the spiritual in the every day. The infinite love of God created diversity and wonder all around us 'It is good to give you thanks, O Lord' © Mike Anderson 2006 Based on Psalm 91 (92) 11th Sunday (Year B) There is a great pre- Raphae…

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S3 E24: Thomas Jay Oord: On Trial for Heresy 56:30

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Advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Church of the Nazarene is a complex and challenging endeavor, involving theological, social, and personal dimensions. The conversation sheds light on the tensions and complexities within the church and society regarding LGBTQ+ issues, highlighting the need for thoughtful dialogue and understanding. Thomas Ja…

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In the yuck but not of it 22:32

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How to be "in the yuck" but "not of it."By Josh Reeves

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Dialogue 6: The Prayer in Ordinary Life 1:09:15

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This is the sixth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. T…

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HOMPOD - WEEK 10 -YEAR B 16:36

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O God, grant that we, who call upon you in our need, may at your prompting discern what is right, and by your guidance do it. Gospel - Mark 3:20 -35 With the Lord there is mercy © Mike Anderson 2003 Based on Psalm 129(130) © The Grail, England, and used with permission. Stand Among Us Now © Mike Anderson 2022 Deacon Tom Copyright © 2024 I sincerly …

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S3 E23: Peter Rollins: Is God Dead? A Peek Into Radical Theology 1:25:35

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Key Take Aways: Embrace the contradictions and dividedness that are inherent in being human. Loss and death are fundamental aspects of existence that shape our experiences. Grief should be acknowledged and processed as a natural part of life. The death of God and the tearing of the temple curtain challenge the idea of liminality as a space where th…

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Finding Your Way 26:32

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Finding Your WayBy Josh Reeves

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 6 50:25

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This is the sixth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mystic…

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BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST -HOMPOD -YEAR B 16:43

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Corpus Christi Exodus:24:3-8 Hebrews 9;11-15 Gospel Mk: 12-16,22-26 How do we show we agree or show approval for what someone has said or done? Most of what I would like to say next comes from a wonderful Dominican teacher Fr Donald Goergen whom I discovered during a Lockdown video course on contemplation. He was leading a session entitled “ Why Go…

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S3 E22: Grace Ji-Sun Kim: When God Became White 53:32

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Buy the book: https://www.ivpress.com/when-god-became-white Listen to the pod: https://www.christiancentury.org/podcast/madang Read her Blog: https://gracejisunkim.wordpress.com/ Subscribe Substack: https://gracek.substack.com/ Names hold deep significance in Korean culture, connecting individuals to their family and generations. Understanding race…

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Dialogue 5: The Realm of the Heart 1:06:31

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This is the fifth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. T…

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HOMPOD - THE HOLY TRINITY - YEAR B 14:07

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YEAR B TRINITY SUNDAY Readings Deut.4:32-34; Rom. 8:14-17 Gospel Matt. 28:16-20 Deacon Tom Copyright © 2024 I sincerly hope that no copyright has been infringed. Pardon is sought and apology made if the contrary is true, and a correction will be made in any future Hompods.By Deacon Tom

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S3 E21: Ben Katt: The Hero's Journey to Wholeness 57:56

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Check out Ben's Website here: https://www.benjaminkatt.com/ Grab Ben's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250910447?tag=macmillan-20 Leaving the familiar and falling into the unknown are two distinct stages of a transformative journey. Leaving the familiar involves recognizing the need for change and making a decisive break from the past, while …

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 5 38:09

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This is the fifth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mystic…

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Three Techniques for Practical Forgiveness 8:12

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Three Techniques for Practical ForgivenessBy Josh Reeves

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HOMPOD - PENTECOST -YEAR B 17:53

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YEAR B PENTECOST 19/5/24 Acts 2:1-11; Cor 12:3-712-13; Gospel John 20:19-23 On the feast of St Matthias on Tuesday, we read in the gospel, how the Apostles were commissioned by Jesus to go out to the whole world and bear fruit. Send forth your Spirit, O Lord © Mike Anderson 2001 Based on Psalm 103(104) © The Grail England, and used with permission.…

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The Mystery of Mary Magdalene: Unveiling The True Story 30:42

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Mary Magdalene is a woman shrouded in mystery and misinterpretation. We journey through the Gospels to unravel her true identity, exploring her profound roles and the symbolism she carries. Through careful examination of biblical texts, we shine a light on her secret knowledge that transcend the understanding of even Jesus' closest male disciples. …

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S3 E20: Daniel Wolpert: Looking Inward, Living Outward 1:22:31

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You can buy the book here: https://upperroombooks.com/book/looking-inward-living-outward/ You can connect with Daniel here: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.wolpert.1 Contemplation frees individuals from habits and patterns that cause suffering and promotes compassion and care. Contemplation is not just an individual practice, but also a communal on…

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Faith in Discernment 25:59

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Faith in DiscernmentBy Josh Reeves

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Dialogue 4: The Prayer Takes Hold 48:19

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This is the fourth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. …

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HOMPOD - EASTER WEEK SEVEN - YEAR B - TRUTH 14:14

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7th Sunday of Easter (Year B) The Lord has set his sway in heaven. © Mike Anderson 2002 Based on Psalm 102(103) THE New Testament - THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN PART 2 ( Excerpt Ch 17: 11-19). revised English Version Reader - Tony Britton, Abridger -Penny Leicester ©BBC Enterprises Sing and shout for joy. Based on Isaiah 12 © Mike Anderson 2004 Dea…

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S3 E19: Brian McLaren: Life After Doom 1:01:23

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You can preorder the book here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250893277/life-after-doom You can find Brian's work here: https://brianmclaren.net/ Introduction The Conflict Between Conservative Faith and Love for Nature Facing a New Situation The Impact of Climate Change and Rising Depression The Importance of Spiritual Help The Power of Naming…

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Finding Consciousness at the Heart of it All with Neil Theise (Part 2) 25:52

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Finding Consciousness at the Heart of it All with Neil Theise (Part 2) Episode Description In part two, Ilia Delio and Neil Theise unpack the implications of complexity theory for human life, especially consciousness, our technology and the relationship between them. Can AI become “conscious?” Neil tells us more about his journey as a practicing Ze…

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A Jedi in a Car Seat 4:23

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A Jedi in a Car SeatBy Josh Reeves

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 4 35:12

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This is the fourth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mysti…

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HOMPOD - EASTER SIX -YEAR B - LOVE LOVE LOVE 12:17

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SIXTH SUNDAY EASTER. - YEAR B Acts 10:25_26 ; 1 John :7_10 Gospel John 15:9_17. The events of to-day’s Gospel are set in the Upper Room in Jerusalem. If you close your eyes and imagine this scene at the Last Supper, what did Jesus see? WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT - THOMASTOWN FOLK CHOIR - EASTER VIGIL The Lord has shown his salvation. © Mike Anderson …

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S3 E18: Zach Lambert: A Holistic Inclusive Bible Interpretation 1:08:21

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"Have you ever had a difficult time reading Paul’s Epistles? Ever felt like your questions were not part of the preapproved rhetoric of the groupthink? Zach felt the same way growing up in the Southern Baptist Church and lived at the edges of inclusion, fading further away from his faith. And then he read the Gospels and wondered why his church was…

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How Deep Down the Complexity Goes with Neil Theise (Part 1) 29:37

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How Deep Down the Complexity Goes with Neil Theise (Part 1) In the first part of their conversation Ilia Delio asks stem cell researcher and author, Neil Theise, about this journey from science to complexity theory. Ilia and Neil ask big questions about how deep the complexity goes—is there something at the bottom of it all? And what can complexity…

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The Resurrection of Humanity 24:48

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The Resurrection of HumanityBy Josh Reeves

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Dialogue 3: The Pilgrim Learns to Pray 1:07:11

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This is the third dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. T…

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HOMPOD - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER -YEAR B 14:26

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Fifth Sunday of Easter 28/424 Year B Acts 9:26-31 1 John 3: 18-24 The True Vine Gospel John 15: 1-15. Pruning fruit trees is not an exact science. You, Lord, are my praise in the great assembly © Mike Anderson 2003. Based on Psalm 21(22)/ BABA YETU - OUR FATHER Christopher Tin. Arranged by Andre van der Merwe. https://youtu.be/PCa8RxaOPW8?feature=s…

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S3 E17: Tom Rundel: Arriving at 95% Certainty is Good Enough 52:58

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"Have you ever wondered how much of what you believe to be true is actually influenced by the quirks of your own mind? In this solo episode of the Liminal Living podcast, we delve into the fascinating realm of cognitive biases and their impact on our perception of reality. We use Brian McLaren’s list of 13 cognitive biases that cloud our judgment, …

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Pulp Living 24:22

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Pulp LivingBy Josh Reeves

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How Fear Arrested Our Theological Imagination with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 2) 35:06

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“How Fear Arrested Our Theological Imagination with Fr. Dan Horan” (Part 2) In part two of their discussion Ilia Delio asks Fr. Dan Horan about the way forward, and how fear arrests our theological imaginations. They discuss whether it will be possible to reimagine some of the most central tenets of Christian doctrine, especially in the case of the…

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 3 43:50

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This is the third session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mystic…

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HOMPOD - EASTER WEEK 4 - GOOD SHEPHERD -YEAR B 13:37

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The Good Shepherd. Easter Week 4 Year B Acts 14:8-12 John 10:11-18 1John 3;1-2 In 1995 Biologist Joe Hutte was mother to the strangest family in the world, thirteen endangered wild turkeys that he raised from eggs to to the day they left home. "The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone." © Mike Anderson 2004, 2009. Based on …

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S3 E16: Chad Bahl: To Hell with Eternal Conscious Torment 1:13:36

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"Have you ever always hated the doctrine of eternal conscious torment but felt like it was too central to the faith to discard? Chad is the guy to talk to. Today we deconstruct the theology of ECT, discuss its origins, its evolution, and its future home in the proverbial lake of fire. We also discuss open and relational theology, evangelicalism, li…

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What Thomas Merton Would Say Today with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 1) 30:31

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What Thomas Merton Would Say Today with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 1) Ilia Delio interviews Fr. Dan Horan, professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College and author of Engaging Thomas Merton: Spirituality, Justice, and Racism. Ilia asks Dan how he became interested in Thomas Merton, and what relevant insights he believes t…

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Dialogue 2: The Teacher Arrives 59:39

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This is the second dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. …

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HOMPOD EASTER WEEK 3 -YEAR B -REASON 16:09

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Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord © Mike Anderson 2009. Based on Psalm 4 © The Grail England "Christ Is Arisen" is an English translation of Victimae Paschali Laudes, the traditional Easter Sequence. Sung in SATB starting in verse 2, this piece sings of Christ’s resurrection on Easter morning. Recorded live by the Sunday 7pm Choir at St.…

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S3 E15: Ally Henny: I Won't Shut Up 1:40:24

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"Have you ever wondered how one finds their voice in a world that often seeks to silence them? Today, we're diving deep into that question with author and advocate-minister Ally Henny, as we explore her journey of resilience, faith, and empowerment. Ally is the brilliant mind behind "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silen…

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Spiritual Desolation: 3 Reasons You Feel Distant From God 32:43

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What should you do when you feel distant from God? In this episode, we dive deep into the concepts of Spiritual Desolation and the Discernment of Spirits as taught by Ignatius of Loyola. We explore the three main reasons why desolation might be showing up in your life: neglecting your spiritual life, learning to love the Divine for its own sake, an…

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Three Ways to Say No 10:14

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Three ways to say no.By Josh Reeves

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Will There Ever Be Conscious AI with Philip Goff (Part 2) 21:43

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Will There Ever Be Conscious AI with Philip Goff (Part 2) In part 2 of their interview, Ilia Delio and Philip Goff continue their conversation about consciousness and how science and theology can better work together to understand it. Together, Ilia and Philip tackle the burning question, “will AI ever become conscious?” ABOUT PHILIP GOFF “Here’s a…

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 2 44:49

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This is the second session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mysti…

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HOMPOD -EASTER WEEK 2 - YEAR B -THOMAS 18:34

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Easter Week 2 - Year B - Thomas Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6 Gospel John 20:19-31 Thomas, the faithful servant and disciple of Christ, Filled with divine grace, cried out from the depth of his love: You are my Lord and my God! Give thanks to the Lord © Mike Anderson 2004 Based on Psalm 117(118) © The Grail, England Song of a young prophet - Damian Lun…

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S3 E14: Justin Lee: Coming out as Gay in the Southern Baptist Church 1:17:24

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Have you ever been made the “prayer request” of a community because your story didn’t match the triumphal testimony narrative? Justin grew up in the Southern Baptist Church as a conservative labeled by his high school peers as “God boy.” He was handing out tracts, evangelizing, and really good at obeying purity culture rules when it came to women. …

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Discernment of Spirits: The Wisdom of Ignatius of Loyola 30:23

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The mystical teachings of Ignatius of Loyola guide us through the complexities of our spiritual journey. Applying the principles of Discernment of Spirits will help you navigate the highs and lows of your spiritual life. Discover the essence of Spiritual Consolation—those moments when you feel an unshakable connection to your deeper self and the di…

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