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 ...

Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, delivered on Dec. 14, 2022. To receive these remarks and more in your inbox every week, sign up for America’s daily newsletter. Dear ...

Influential preacher Charles Spurgeon said, "Discernment is not simply a matter of telling the difference between what is right and wrong; rather it is the difference between right and almost right." ...

The word discernment has a central, even critically important place in the development of “The Joy of Love,” Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation on the family. In referring to discernment ...

Leaders are making more decisions than ever, but many feel less confident in their judgment. McKinsey reports that executives now spend nearly 40% of their time making decisions, yet most say that ...

Discernment helps make wise, thoughtful decisions in daily life. Pausing before reacting leads to clarity and better judgement. Discernment improves leadership, relationships, and productivity. Did ...

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 ...

As contradictions abound and even truth can seem expendable or only mildly interesting, it is worth asking why. Why does it sometimes feel as though the distinctions that once anchored judgment, the ...