God is Closer Than You Think | Ignatian Rule 7 Explained

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The Devil in The Details

Dan and Jordan Burke

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Welcome to a journey into the depths of spiritual warfare led by a father & son (Dan and Jordan Burke). Through devout Catholic beliefs and unwavering search for truth, we carefully examine complex topics with reverence and diligence. We explore intricate questions, navigating subtleties, debunk misconceptions, and reveal hidden truths that are often shrouded by confusion or false teachings. Drawing from centuries of Catholic tradition & wisdom, as well as expertise from those in the field, we strive to uncover the mysteries of this spiritual battle and learn how to be victorious in Jesus.

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God is Closer Than You Think | Ignatian Rule 7 Explained

The Devil in The Details

43 minutes 37 seconds

7 months ago

God is Closer Than You Think | Ignatian Rule 7 Explained

Even in desolation, God has not abandoned you. In this episode, Jordan and Dan Burke explore Rule 7 of St. Ignatius’ spiritual exercises, revealing how faith, prayer, and mental discipline can help you recognize God’s presence—even when He feels distant.

Resources Mentioned in this series:

Immediate Action Plan

Habitual Sin Course:

Examination of Conscience

Holy Habits App

Seven Deadly Sins

Hidden Faults

Free Video Series on Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits

Avila Institute Class on Discernment of Spirits

Fr. Gallaghers book on Discernment of Spirits

Dans best selling book - Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits

Timestamp Summary:

0:01 Overcoming Desolation Through Adjusted Thinking and Spiritual Guidance

3:10 Spiritual Growth Amidst Mental Health Challenges

5:19 Embracing Trials to Achieve Virtue and Strength in Faith

9:31 Balancing Physical and Spiritual Strength Against Life's Challenges

12:50 Delayed Consequences and Human Decision-Making

15:26 Overcoming Sin and Building Virtue Through Divine Grace

18:25 Navigating Spiritual Growth Through Consolations and Desolations

21:42 Strategies for Resisting Desolation in Spiritual Practices

23:41 Renouncing Negative Thoughts Through Faith and Prayer

26:09 Harnessing Divine Help for Spiritual and Psychological Challenges

31:36 Overcoming Trauma Through Faith and Scripture

40:13 Combating Temptation Through Scripture and Spiritual Identity

Key Takeaways:

Rule 7 of Ignatius’s guidelines provides strategies for overcoming spiritual desolation by recognizing and resisting negative influences with divine help.
Feelings of weakness during desolation are opportunities to reinforce one's faith, leveraging God’s unwavering presence, even when it is not felt.
Practical steps include using renunciations to counteract lies and distractions, replacing them with scripture-based truths and prayer to invite divine assistance.
The episode highlights a robust interaction between faith and psychology, illustrating how spiritual teachings can support mental health and emotional well-being.
Ignatian spirituality draws deeply from biblical teachings, offering time-tested strategies for personal and spiritual growth.