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Ignatius of Loyola’s Second Rules for Discernment

Name: Ignatius of Loyola’s Second Rules for Discernment
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Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV

$14.95

Ignatius tells us that his Second Rules treat a “greater discernment of spirits” than the First Rules. This book seeks clarity in an area where clarity is often elusive. Its focus is the concrete application of the Second Rules in spiritual direction, and to assist spiritual directors in such refined discernment.

The Second rules are illustrated for the reader through an example. “Kathy”, a spiritually mature person, faces the situation Ignatius envisaged in his Second Rules. Throughout the book, the reader is her director.

This book is intended to serve both those who offer spiritual direction and those learning to be spiritual directors. To the first, it provides a review and firmer grasp of the Second Rules in practice; to the seond, a foundation on which experience will build.

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About the Author

Father Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV, was ordained in 1979 as a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, a religious community dedicated to retreats and spiritual formation according to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Having obtained his doctorate in 1983 from the Gregorian University, he has taught (St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, MA; Our Lady of Grace Seminary Residence, Boston, MA), assisted in formation work, and served two terms as provincial in his own community. He has dedicated many years to an extensive international ministry of retreats, spiritual direction, and teaching about the spiritual life. He is a frequent speaker on EWTN, and his digitally recorded talks are utilized internationally. He has written eight books on Ignatian discernment and prayer, a biography of Venerable Bruno Lanteri, and a book on the Liturgy of the Hours. He currently holds the St. Ignatius Chair for Spiritual Formation at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver.