The prevalence of the language and practice of discernment owes much to the larger movement of what Diana Butler Bass has termed "retraditioning" as well as a renewed focus on spiritual practices.

As we continue to watch in the media — students on college campuses debating and protesting on hot topics like evolution vs. creation — we wonder how we, as parents, can best prepare our teens for ...

Trent Loos writes that declining optimism and widespread misinformation—especially around health—calls for greater personal discernment.

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 ...

Discernment is one of the words Pope Francis repeats most, especially when speaking to priests and seminarians. He often expresses his desire for greater formation in discernment – a concept that may ...

Chatting with Lee McDowell is a peaceful experience. Seated in a comfy leather chair in a rust-colored office near downtown Denver, McDowell serenely and thoughtfully explains the "art and science" of ...

In the modern era, the conversation around technology and spirituality becomes ever more pertinent. Especially with the rapid advancement of ...