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General audience of Pope Francis on 28 September 2022

Catechesis on Discernment: 3.The elements of discernment. Familiarity with the Lord

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Let's take them again catechesis on the topic ofdiscernment, – because the theme of discernment is very important to know what happens inside us; of feelings and ideas, we must discern where they come from, where they lead me, to which decision - and today we focus on the first of its constituent elements, that isprayer. To discern you need to be in an environment, in a state of prayer.

Prayer is an indispensable help for spiritual discernment, especially when it involves the affections, allowing us to turn to God with simplicity and familiarity, like speaking to a friend. It is knowing how to go beyond thoughts, to enter into intimacy with the Lord, with an affectionate spontaneity. The secret of the life of the saints is familiarity and confidence with God, which grows in them and renders Read more…

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