In Pope Francis recent interview with America magazine he frequently references “discernment.” Though many are aware of what he means by this, those who have never been exposed to Ignatian ...

Father George Elliott is a priest of the Diocese of Tyler, Tex., and president of a Catholic multimedia ministry called CAST. He is author of the recent book “Discernment Do’s and Don’ts: A Practical ...

Emotional intelligence, an uncommon trait in our passive, stimulation-driven society today, plays a crucial role in developing intuition and a person’s ability to follow gut instincts. Alongside ...

After teaching college for nearly three decades, I’m at the point where I can boil down into a few words some of the most important qualities I see missing in too many students that, if developed and ...

Discernment is the ability to think clearly and choose wisely, helping individuals move from impulsive reactions to ...

Pope Francis at the Synod of on the family on Oct. 9. (CNS/Paul Haring) As with many aspects of Pope Francis’ leadership, his approach to the synod may best be understood through his background as a ...