Spiritual consolation on the third level of the human heart is God’s most basic language: he gives encouragement and energy concerning one’s relationship with him.
The most basic language of God is spiritual consolation on the third level of the human heart: God encourages and gives life, energy, lightness, and attraction to the human heart concerning one’s relationship with God and all that he has revealed to be true. The most basic language of the enemy is spiritual desolation on the third level of the human heart: it is an experience of heaviness, confusion, darkness, and discouragement concerning one’s relationship with God and all that he has revealed to be true.
Reflecting on their experiences in parish ministry and working with students of all ages, Msgr. Richter and Fr. Bouck present a profound and lively view of Christian prayer. The conversation begins in Episode 1: The Christian Vision of Prayer.
An audio version of this series on prayer and discernment is available on our podcast channels: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.