2021 Illumination Book Awards, Gold Medal: Theology

With 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 resource meets the needs of spiritual directors and counselors by offering fresh insight into discernment through innovative approaches and applications for varied spiritual experiences and challenges.

In Ignatian Discernment of Spirits, Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, provides
◗◗ A practical crash course on Ignatian discernment of spirits
◗◗ 12 innovative ideas about discernment, culled from his decades of experience as a Jesuit and a spiritual director
◗◗ A hands-on approach to discernment that accompanies people who are experiencing various spiritual states or movements
◗◗ An easy-to-use resource section that includes Scripture relating to the discernment of spirits