It was Saint Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits who mastered the art of discerning spirits. Based on his work, the entire Church now benefits from the practice of listening more closely for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we attempt to seek guidance from the words and actions of Jesus.
One of the characteristics that we can often look for when seeking heavenly wisdom is that the will of God will often open possibilities for us that we ourselves could never plan. Sometimes, it happens that following in Jesus' footsteps results in a lack of acceptance by others, even to the point where some may persecute you ... hand you over ... and put you in prison (Lk 21:12).
At times when we must face such opposition, we can often be discouraged, yet this can be precisely the time when we should remain resolute, listening ever more deeply for the whisper of divine guidance. Jesus will always be with us; he will always listen, whenever we open our hearts and pour out our concerns; ... and he will always whisper words of reassurance and guidance as he encourages our hearts and leads us to be of service to his people.
Have a great day.
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