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Decisions and direction

January 11, 2022 in Featured Podcasts, News
Irish Jesuits · What is the specific nature of Ignatian spiritual direction?

What is the specific nature of Ignatian/Jesuit spiritual direction? Brian O’Leary SJ, himself a spiritual director and author in this tradition, answers this, the second last question in his podcast series exploring the nature and meaning of spiritual direction.

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