Discernment of how the Spirit is leading the church is at the heart of Pope Francis' plans for the synod on synodality, but anyone who thinks discernment is easy is bound to get into trouble. It is ...

Prominent Catholic author, speaker and educational psychologist Mary Ruth Hackett is among the many Christians around the world who in recent years has become more knowledgeable about, and attuned to, ...

Near the opening of the Book of Philippians, Paul records his prayer for the Philippian Christians: And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to ...

COMMENTARY: The Holy Spirit’s role in our lives, whether we are at the Synod on Synodality, at home or at work, is to remind us of our mission, which is to conform ourselves to Christ. Pope Francis ...

If the church approaches women’s discernment with condescension instead of curiosity, it risks undermining the process of ...

Pope Francis has launched a new catechesis series on spiritual discernment. The pope announced on Aug. 31 that he will provide reflections in his upcoming Wednesday general audiences on the “demanding ...

Pope Francis greets Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, superior general of the Society of Jesus, before a meeting with editors and staff of the Jesuit-run magazine, La Civilta Cattolica, at the Vatican Feb.

The alternative is neither cold rationalism nor spiritual apathy. What Naga Christianity requires is discerned zeal, a passion rooted in truth, humility, and love. Such zeal welcomes the Spirit ...

Synod on Synodality delegates in Rome this month are participating in something called “conversation in the Spirit,” a method of communal discernment based on prayer and listening. “Synodal listening ...

Rex Tillerson reiterated the administration’s complaint that Iran is violating the “spirit” of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA): The administration contends that Iran is violating the ...