The Catholic Coaching Podcast 42. Discerning with Desire
May 13, 2021
They challenge the idea that desires are inherently bad and explain how desires can point toward love. Philosophical and theological ideas about desire, goodness, and formation are explored. Practical practices for clarifying and testing desires are offered, including probing motives, visualizing outcomes, and bringing inclinations to God. Scriptural and saintly examples show how to align appetites with the true good.
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Desires Come From God Not The Devil
- Desires are created by God and can be twisted, not wholly evil creations.
- Tossing a desire discards God's communication; redemption refines twisted desires toward their true end.
Desire Is Movement Toward What You Love
- Desire is a movement toward an object you love, an inclination to acquire a loved thing.
- Emotions (sadness, anger, joy, dread) signal relationships to the object you love and reveal what you value.
Love Arises From Apprehending The Good
- Love is caused by apprehending the good; the good is the end for which we are made.
- Increasing knowledge of God grows love for the ultimate good and frees us from inferior apparent goods.