Desolation of soul is easy to come by in challenging times. St. Ignatius of Loyola was a master at studying and understanding the darkness that too frequently overshadows the soul. In his spiritual exercises he describes desolation this way:
“I call desolation… darkness of soul, disturbance in it, movement to low and earthly things, disquiet from various agitations and temptations, moving to lack of confidence, hopelessness, finding oneself totally slothful, tepid, sad, and as if separated from one’s Creator and Lord.”
Have you ever felt these difficult realities pressing on your soul?
You are not alone. This desolation is no respecter of persons. Every living person experiences it – no matter how blessed, holy, or positive they may be.
Unfortunately, many are trapped within this dark world and never escape. Others are victim of the pressing gloom on a regular basis and don’t understand how or why it has settled upon them and how to escape it
Thankfully, St. Ignatius not only defines this desolation he also provides deep insights into understanding:
- Where does it come from?
- Why do we suffer from it even when we are on the right track spiritually?
- How we can endure it with greater peace?
- How we can overcome it?
- What does God desire from us when facing it?
If you are tired of this storm of the soul tossing you about, join me for a webinar where we will explore 
this important topic and where you will no doubt will find relief from the forces that can sometimes anchor our souls to the depths of despair.
Here are the Logistics:
Date: March 26th at 7:30 PM Central (8:30 PM Eastern)
Duration: 1 Hour plus Question and Answer Time (As long as needed)
Cost: The cost of the webinar is a suggested donation of $25.00. To make a donation and sign up for the webinar click on the “Make a Donation” box below. This helps us to cover our costs and to raise scholarship funds for the formation of priests and religious attending the Avila Institute.
Webinar/Technology Requirements: All you will need is a computer with an internet connection and speakers that work. Optimally, if you have a web-cam and a headset or earbuds, we can then better see and communicate with one another. Once you register, you will receive a link (within one week). 20 minutes before the start time of the webinar, click on the link and log in to the webinar with the information we provide. It really is very easy.
Yours in Christ,
Dan Burke
About Dan Burke
Dan is the founder of Catholic Spiritual Direction, the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, and Divine Intimacy Radio, author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life – Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God, and his newest books Finding God Through Meditation-St. Peter of Alcantara and 30 Days with Teresa of Avila. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus and His Church, he is a grateful husband and father of four, the Executive Director of and writer for EWTN’s National Catholic Register, a regular co-host on Register Radio, a writer and speaker who provides online spiritual formation and travels to share his conversion story and the great riches that the Church provides us through authentic Catholic spirituality. Dan has been featured on EWTN’s Journey Home program and numerous radio programs.
