"What am I to do?" - Discerning the Will of God in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts DWG12 – “What am I to do?” The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher
Mar 20, 2017
Fr. Timothy Gallagher, an Oblate priest and Ignatian spiritual director, walks through the Three Modes of discernment and the four-column method. He explains what to do when clarity is lacking, shares three distancing tests to objectify choices, and offers practical steps to prepare the heart and recognize the peace of aligning with God’s will.
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Use Four Columns To Weigh Options
- Do use the four columns method to list advantages and disadvantages of each option from the perspective of God's greater glory.
- Fr. Timothy Gallagher advises writing reasons in two columns for each option and seeking which side shows a preponderance toward God's glory.
Try Ignatius Three Tests When Stuck
- Try the second way of third-mode discernment when the four columns still leave you unsure.
- Ignatius' three tests (advise a stranger, viewpoint at end of life, viewpoint at judgment) help objectify the choice and reveal clarity.
Discern In A Tranquil Heart
- Seek a tranquil time and a heart at peace before doing third-mode discernment.
- Fr. Gallagher emphasizes being spiritually free and open, like a balance at equilibrium: 'Whatever you want, Lord.'
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