The penultimate week of January was “School Choice Week,” when various groups throughout the U.S. encouraged citizens and politicians to take seriously the role of parents in choosing their children’s ...

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." ...

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 ...

Near the opening of the Book of Philippians, Paul records his prayer for the Philippian Christians: And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to ...

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 ...

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leaves his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 7, 2022. The banner on St. Peter’s Basilica shows Blessed John Paul I, who was beatified by ...

Pope Francis at the Synod of on the family on Oct. 9. (CNS/Paul Haring) As with many aspects of Pope Francis’ leadership, his approach to the synod may best be understood through his background as a ...

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 ...