Learn to discern God's will by developing your spiritual intuition.Many of us do not trust our own thoughts, feelings, and desires when it comes to discerning God's will. Instead, we look outside ourselves to determine what God wants from and for us. In God's Voice Within, spiritual director Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, shows us how to access our own spiritual intuition and helps us understand that the most trustworthy wisdom of all comes not from outside sources, but from God working through u...

Following the example of St. Ignatius, we believe that praying the Examen will lead to a better life. The 500-year-old daily practice of honest self-assessment and reflection is a founding principle of Ignatian spirituality. What we don’t know is if St. Ignatius ever felt like changing it up a bit. Jesuit speaker and author Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, is confident that St. Ignatius wouldn’t mind a little flexibility in his prayer.Join Thibodeaux as he guides you through new and unique ver...

Tune in to the gentle voice of God.How are we supposed to notice and pay attention to God amid the chaotic busyness of everyday life? In Discern: Listening for God’s Whispers, bestselling author Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, offers a solution that anchors you in spiritual steadiness despite the hectic demands that clamor for your attention.Spend a few minutes each day to better understand God’s subtle voice through spiritual awareness and connection, regardless of the stres...

2021 Illumination Book Awards, Gold Medal: TheologyWith decades of experience in spiritual direction, Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, knows how impactful the Ignatian discernment of spirits can be. With few practical resources available to help make these principles relevant to spiritual seekers, Thibodeaux crafted his own, which is now made available here in Ignatian Discernment of Spirits for Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care: Going Deeper. This rich res...

Throughout the season of Advent, we often find ourselves longing for a moment of peace or yearning for a deeper connection with the Lord. In Hope and Light for Advent, popular author and spiritual mentor Fr. Mark Thibodeaux offers gentle guidance and thoughtful insights that will help you experience God’s life-giving gifts of hope, love, and light. This series of reflections and prayers will help you make room for God to work in your life this Advent, drawing you into the beauty of waiting wi...

2019 Best Book Awards, Finalist: Religion—Christian InspirationalIf you’ve already figured out your life and feel totally complete, then this book may not be for you. But if you are like the rest of us, every day presents a mountain of to-do items, jobs to go to, errands to run, projects to complete, meals to cook, children to raise... You forge ahead and get it done, but you know that things aren’t as they should be. Even when you check every item off your daily l...

Siguiendo el ejemplo de San Ignacio, creemos que rezar el Examen nos llevará a una vida mejor. Este ejercicio diario de autoevaluación y reflexión con 500 años de antigüedad es uno de los principios fundamentales de la espiritualidad ignaciana. Lo que no sabemos es si san Ignacio tuvo alguna vez el deseo de cambiarlo un poco. El autor de estas páginas está convencido de que al fundador de la Compañía de Jesús no le importaría que hubiera un poco más de flexibilidad en su oración.Ún...

Many of us do not trust our own thoughts, feelings, and desires when it comes to discerning God's will. Instead we look outside ourselves to determine what God wants from and for us. In God's Voice Within, spiritual director Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, shows us how to use Ignatian discernment to access our own spiritual intuition and understand that the most trustworthy wisdom of all comes not from outside sources, but from God working through us.God's Voice Within is...