“The Virgin Mary is a great teacher of discernment,” Pope Francis said in his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 4, 2023.
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‘Mary gives us hope’: the homily of Pope Francis for Jan. 1
On the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 54th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis reminded Christians to “imitate the shepherds: let us learn to see! To understand by seeing with our hearts.”
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Pope Francis: What St. Francis de Sales said about Christmas
Pope Francis reflects on Christmas and on St. Francis de Sales, who tells us “to desire nothing and reject nothing, to accept everything that God sends us.”
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Pope Francis: Rediscover the meaning of Christmas in the manger
‘Why is the manger so important? Because it is the sign, and not by chance, of Christ’s coming into this world. It is how he announces his coming.’
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Pope Francis summarizes his catechesis on discernment: Don’t do it alone.
In his final general audience on the theme of discernment, Pope Francis says, “The goal of discernment is to recognize the salvation God is working in my life.”
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Pope Francis on discernment: The devil knows how to dress up like an angel. We need vigilance to tell the difference.
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis speaks about the necessity of diligence when entering the final phase of the journey of discernment.
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Pope Francis: 3 signs you’ve made a good discernment
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis says the goodness of a choice benefits all areas of our lives, and there are signs to confirm these decisions.
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Pope Francis: the case for a 2-minute examination of conscience
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis asks, “How can we recognize true consolation?”
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Pope Francis: How can you tell true consolation from passing enthusiasm?
Pope Francis continues his weekly audiences on discernment: Spiritual consolation “is an experience of interior joy, consisting in seeing God’s presence in everything.”
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Pope Francis: Prayer is more than just asking for what you want. Ask Jesus how he is, too.
“Do not fear desolation; face it with perseverance, do not evade it,” Pope Francis said in his weekly general audience, continuing on his theme of discernment.