Spiritual Desolation:
Be Aware, Understand, Take Action
with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
podcast series
Spiritual Desolation
Spiritual desolation touches every Christian at some point: feelings of discouragement, heaviness in prayer, or a sense of distance from God. St. Ignatius of Loyola offered clear guidance for these times, teaching us to be aware of desolation when it arises, understand where it comes from, and take action to resist it with faith and perseverance.
In this podcast series, Fr. Timothy Gallagher makes Ignatius’ teaching accessible for everyday life. With pastoral clarity, he explains how to identify the signs of spiritual desolation, how to recognize the tactics of the enemy, and how to find strength in God’s grace to remain faithful in prayer.
This series is a source of encouragement for Catholics who desire to live with greater freedom, resilience, and hope. Through Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts, Fr. Gallagher provides practical tools to help the faithful overcome spiritual struggles and rediscover God’s love at work even in times of darkness.
The Text for the 14 Rules of St. Ignatius of Loyola
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- SD1 – Journey Through Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD2 The Practical Guidance of Rules 5-9 – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD3 – Insights into Rules 10 through 14 – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD4 – Embracing Consolation, Understanding Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD5 – The Journey Through the Dark Night – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD6 – Dealing with Dryness in Prayer – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD7 – Dryness in Prayer: Is it Spiritual Desolation? – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD8 – Confronting Desolation with Faith – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD9 – Overcoming Pre-Event Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
- SD10 – Recalling the Responses to Spiritual Desolation – Spiritual Desolation: Be Aware, Understand, Take Action with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
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Fr. Gallagher obtained his doctorate in 1983 from the Gregorian University. He has taught (St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, MA; Our Lady of Grace Seminary Residence, Boston, MA), assisted in formation work for twelve years, and served two terms as provincial in his own community. He has dedicated many years to an extensive ministry of retreats, spiritual direction, and teaching about the spiritual life. Fr. Gallagher is the author of six books (Crossroad) on the spiritual teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
