Jesus begins his Passion M3-W20

This episode of the Transformation Intensive podcast, Tim Gemmell, introduces 'Week 20: Jesus Begins His Passion.' The focus is on the third movement of the Ignatian exercises, where participants seek union with Christ in His passion and aim to understand Jesus' human suffering. Tim shares personal reflections on enduring hardships with divine grace and emphasizes waiting for God's grace during times of pain. The episode explores Ignatius' rules of discernment, particularly rules 12 to 14, which deal with resisting Satan's attacks. Advice is given on fighting spiritual battles, utilizing God's truth, renouncing Satan’s lies, and fasting. Valerie discusses the concept of Union with God and what it means in the Spiritual Exercises The episode concludes with instructions for the week's prayer exercises and a Collect for Monday of Holy Week.

 

00:00 Introduction to Transformation Intensive

00:34 Entering the Third Movement: Jesus Begins His Passion

01:39 Personal Reflections and Encouragement

03:50 Ignatius's Rules of Discernment

06:14 Pushing Back Against Satan

09:12 Lenten Reflections and Spiritual Practices

19:26 Union with God: Purgation, Illumination, and Union

28:15 Prayer Exercises for the Week

30:57 Conclusion and Final Prayer

 

Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"
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