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Pope Francis on discernment: The devil knows how to dress up like an angel. We need vigilance to tell the difference.

Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, delivered on Dec. 14, 2022. To receive these remarks and more in your inbox every week, sign up for America’s daily newsletter. Dear ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Francis: Desire Points Our Discernment in the Right Direction

At his public audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the role desire plays in spiritual discernment, comparing it to a compass that points one in the right direction. “Desire is not the ...
America Magazine

Pope Francis summarizes his catechesis on discernment: Don’t do it alone.

Pope Francis holds a gift during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 21, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, delivered ...
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True discernment requires knowing oneself, pope says

Pope Francis rides in the popemobile during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 5, 2022. (Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media.) Listen ROME — To know oneself is a gift and a ...
National Catholic Register

Discernment is ‘Indispensable for Living’: Pope Francis Launches New Catechesis Series

VATICAN CITY — 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 ...