Discerning Revival – to choose the way of loving consolation

Welcome to the third chapter in our Discernment Series – this month as we begin Advent, we reflect on Spiritual Revival. “Each day (like filling your car with petrol) make space to reconnect with that feeling of loving consolation. God is everywhere and visible, if we just learn to notice."

Pope Francis on Discernment 

Familiarity with the Lord

In the third instalment of Pope Francis’ reflections on discernment… “To know about our feelings and ideas, we have to discern where they come from, where they lead me, to what decisions — and today we focus on the first of its fundamental elements, which is prayer.”

Our much beloved Fr Patrick O’Sullivan SJ had the strongest ties with JISA Campion during his long life of ministry in the Spiritual Exercises. Fr Pat died in May this year, and we wish to recognise the outstanding, compassionate guidance he gave at Kew, and beyond. With gratitude to Fr Pat, this piece on important aspects of the discernment movement is offered as timely.

Try this Spiritual Exercise

Join Chris Kennedy and Gillian Stephens as they guide you through a Discernment Spiritual Exercise, Revival.

Magis Program & World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

Magis is the world gathering organised by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), which brings together young people from countries around the world for an Ignatian program prior to World Youth Day. Join other Australians with The Cardoner Network, the Jesuit’s Australian ministry for young adults, for these days full of experiences and activities, which help to celebrate faith and service in a space of sharing and prayer. 

Contact Julian Butler SJ: jbutler@sjasl.org.au or click "more details"