Importance of Counsel

Experience is how we learn new truth. But experience can be misleading. For this reason, we need to check out our understanding with people who we know has some wisdom that comes from living with God. No matter where you live or in what situation, always have a wise man or woman you can share your ideas with.

Spiritual Despair

“Desolation is when we are bogged down in spirit, in mental darkness or turmoil, inclined to earthly things, restless and agitated in temptation. This leads to loss of faith, hope and love. One is completely listless, tepid, and unhappy and feels separated from our Creator and Lord…. One should never make a change during a time of desolation… For just as the good spirit guides and counsels us in times of consolation, so it is the evil spirit who guides and counsels us in times of desolation. We will never reach the right decision by following his counsels.”
-Ignatius of Loyola