Jesus Hidden Years (M2-W12)

This episode of the Transformation Intensive podcast welcomes participants into Week 12 of the Ignatian exercises, focusing on Jesus' childhood and hidden years. Host Tim Gemmell emphasizes the importance of preparing the night before to ensure uninterrupted prayer time, outlining practical steps for creating a conducive environment for spiritual exercises. The discussion also delves into Ignatius of Loyola’s rules for discernment, specifically touching on the concepts of consolation and desolation, and how these affect one's spiritual journey. Valerie McIntyre invites participants to contemplate Jesus' humanity and the humanity of the other Bible characters.

 

00:00 Introduction to Transformation Intensive

00:27 Welcome and Opening Remarks

01:22 Preparing for Uninterrupted Prayer

06:59 Rules of Discernment

08:44 Understanding Desolation

13:27 Guided Time of Prayer

15:38 Introducing this week of prayer

17:38 Contemplating Jesus' Childhood

21:17 Imaginative Prayer and Gospel Characters

26:45 Insights on Mary, Mother of Jesus

30:15 Conclusion and Further Reading

 

Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"
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