Discernment

The Society of Jesus has designated Loyola University Chicago as the new home for the Discerning Leadership Program (DLP) which provides leadership formation, accompaniment and resources for senior Church leaders. Loyola University Chicago will henceforth steward...

When nearly one hundred facilitators of discernment gathered in Salamanca in late 2025, something more than a meeting took place. Convened at the desire of Fr Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, the Ignite the Way gathering set out to form facilitators for processes of communal discernment...

Luis Valdés Castellanos, a Jesuit from the Mexican Province, discusses the vital role of spiritual conversation as a tool for shared discernment within religious communities. He emphasizes that neither discernment nor spiritual conversation is exclusive to the Society of Jesus...

Sister Pat Murray, a member of the Congregation of Jesus, in episode 21 of Ignite the Way series delivers an insightful presentation on the role of facilitation in general chapters, which are pivotal events in the life of any religious congregation. She emphasizes that general chapters serve as...

In episode 20 of Ignite the Way video series, Fr Hung Pham, a Vietnamese American Jesuit, explores the challenges and strategies involved in discernment within a mixed cultural or intercultural context. Drawing from his personal experience navigating dual cultural identities, Fr Pham emphasizes...

Fr Somy Matthew Mannoor, SJ, a Jesuit from India and formation delegate, presents a case study in the 19^th episode of Ignite the Way video series on discernment in common, particularly focusing on young religious in formation. He shares two concrete examples illustrating...

Fr Philippe Komi Habada, SJ, a Jesuit priest and medical professional from Togo currently on mission in Cameroon, discusses the challenges and solutions related to overcoming resistance during communal discernment within groups. Drawing from his experience leading a group...

Fr David McCallum, SJ, a Jesuit priest and executive director of the Discerning Leadership Program in Rome, presents an insightful overview of group dynamics within communal discernment processes. He emphasizes that communal discernment requires managing groups effectively...

In the sixteenth episode of Ignite the Way video series, Fr Stephen Sundborg, SJ, former president and current chancellor of Seattle University, discusses the application of “discernment in common” within boards of institutions such as universities and schools. He emphasizes that discernment...

Fr Joseph Anthony de Mello, SJ, in the fifteenth episode of Ignite the Way video series discusses the importance of cultivating a culture of discernment in our daily lives. Discernment, often associated with major decisions like opening communities or expanding ministries, is in fact...

Fr Rachans Lukose, SJ, in the fourteenth episode of Ignite the Way video series, reflects on the process of communal discernment within religious communities, emphasizing its importance as a means to seek and follow God's will collectively. Drawing from personal experience in guiding religious groups...

In the 13th episode of Ignite the Way video series, Fr Alvar Sánchez Calvo, SJ, shares the experience of a religious community as they faced a social challenge that required deep discernment and decision-making. Despite having institutional support, volunteer presence...