Understanding Desolation And Consolation - The Inner Life - September 17, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. Talks about discerning consolation and desolation
Break 1
Jan - Had pain in her back, was reminded of importance of redemptive suffering in the midst of her trial
Mary - When I went through desolation, Eucharistic adoration was key for me. I agree that you should definitely not make major decisions when in desolation.
Break 2
Liz - I experience desolation when homeschooling my kids, especially in the winter. I question whether she should have done this.
Kim - Is desolation a punishment? Does it come on because of something we've done?
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