Discern with Joy! with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

“Lord, if my will is not yours, please change my heart.”

In this Advent “mini retreat in a podcast,” discover how to discern God's will for you joyfully!

Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett discusses discernment and how to stay "locked in" with God through prayer.

Get tips on how to lighten your load to create space for new commitments, prioritize the most important relationships in your life, and make both small and large decisions.

Deepen your prayer life and live in joy!

Learn more about Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett and her new book, "Discernment of Spirits for Beginners," at maryruthhackett.com.

The Holy Path with Lori Stanley

Lori Stanley, Executive Director of the Loyola Institute for Spirituality talks about the practice of Ignatian Spirituality. She shares how God is always present and at work in our lives.

Lori created a way to examine her heart and help her to align her will with God's holy will. Lori utilizes the acronym PATH.

P: What principles are guiding my life right now?

A:Who am I associating with and how are they impacting my relationship with God?

T: What thoughts are going through my mind? What am I feeding myself by thinking about myself?

H: What habits am I aware of that are obstacles to listen to God? How can I be more disciplined to respond to God’s call in my life?

Lori also shares about forgiveness and tells an intimate story in which God guided her to ask for forgiveness when she was wounded by two people she loves.

Heartfelt conversations about how god has transformed LIVES