How to Discern | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR

[@arkofthecovenant6235]

This information is gold, much like having your own Spiritual Director. Thank you Fr. Columba for all your & your team’s work.🥇

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, bless you!

[@SnowbunyinIL]

I totally agree. Like the Ignatius rules👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you!

[@bnjmnmrtn360]

I was thinking the exact same thing right before I saw your comment :)

[@animula6908]

I’ve been doing the Jonah discernment method, which is where God tells pretty clearly what he wants you to do, and then you go “well, I’m not doing THAT” and you go do something else, suffer many painful misadventures, as God gradually forces you to do what he told you in the first place, and then you get mad at him when his plan works out better than yours, and then he patiently points out you should be really grateful he didn’t just kill everybody and be done with all our sinning race, and then you thank him.

[@ctmcatholic]

Sounds like a fairly typical story 😂 Bless too!

[@dorothydemaria1220]

Best comment ever! I didn't know that method had a name but I'm pretty sure that's my go to method too😂

[@Pallanos7]

😂 LOL. I like your sense of humour!

[@lorettagallagher9577]

Thank you Fr Columba

[@madmechanic7976]

I did something crazy last night. I went to a Woman's Funeral who I did not know to pray the Rosary for Her and Her family. Never in my life would I had thought of something like this that I should do.

[@animula6908]

That was such a kind thing to do, you’re making me think I should do something like that too. God bless you.

[@paulduffy7572]

What a blessed day God bless you

[@kategosnell8210]

Wow !

[@Hayes2703]

Learning that phrase ‘Holy Indifference’ and what means is really helpful. Thank you Father.

[@baldinamolino6577]

I have that warmth around my heart when I'm praying, saying the Rosary. But sometimes (a lot) when I get distracted it shuts down immediately. I don't get upset, but I know that He is giving me that reminder, so I can begin again. No one that I know has had this experience; and Father, I even feel it as I type this comment. Thanks so much for helping me to understanding what is happening.

[@James-ys3um]

Pray the rosary well is a great honour. 🎉❤❤

[@germanodiciero3752]

Holy indiference to my will => be free to do God's work. 🙏

[@monicabrennan2543]

I had been asked to do the readings by the other readers but said there's no way I could stand in the pulpit and read, so I said Lord if you want me to read, have our parish priest ask me to read, knowing I was safe as our priest never asks anyone to read, two days later, Father comes out and says to me will you please read! Never mess with the Lord, he will call your bluff, I've been a reader now for 29 years

[@heathsavage4852]

Never my strong point! If there was an award for idiotic decisions I would own it. Seriously, though, so many of us are led astray spiritually, and discernment is a key part of living as God intends us to. Great vid as always, Father.

[@ctmcatholic]

Haha, bless you and your honesty!

[@minorytka3163]

I think it's a tie with me. I think at some point I got my PhD in bad decision making. I found out that even if I ruin everything, God has no problem building something beautiful on those ruins. I only have to accept it and thank Him for fixing my life again and again.

[@bnjmnmrtn360]

I will forever refer to "the evil one" as "ol red legs" . I got a good chuckle out of that one😂

[@TinTin-pm2ue]

Dear Fr Columba, I thank you. You have laid out the steps so clearly and simply. I love St Ignatius’ rules of discernment but sometimes I tend to juggle them. I fall mostly when I am confronted with fears, apprehensions, doubts and confusions. I tend to go back to discerning it again and again until I get so tired and get discouraged at times. Well, I know this is where the enemy is attacking me since he knows this is where I’m weak. My way can be all over the place but yours is done systematically. I had instant peace while listening to this episode. Praise Jesus! Thank you! This has been massively helpful ❤

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God for the peace He brought you, so glad this video could be a vessel. Blessings on you, Sister!

[@madams.5976]

Please Lord, let me know what you want my purpose to be now that you took my my husband from me. I’m so lost without him. I’m listening Lord . Where do I go from here.

[@jacintaferyn122]

Thank you Fr. Columba this is just what I was looking for. I'm doing the Pastoral Ministry Course and the next stage is about discernment and you've explained it so succinctly. God bless you in all that you do and please keep us in the prayers.😇🙏🌹

[@Mama_J]

I feel blessed with your talks, father. Thank you so much. May God bless you more and protect you.

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God, thanks Janet!

[@agathaaccessories6575]

Thank you sooooooooo much father 🥺🥺🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 . This soooooo priceless ❤🙏🏻

[@laurenewhitfield8609]

This is so incredibly helpful! Thank you Fr. Columba.

[@courtneyaarnaud8659]

I’m so happy and glad and blessed and truly rejoice that I found this channel ❤

[@ctmcatholic]

We are so glad you’re here and are finding it helpful! Bless you :)

[@FollowingPadrePio]

Thank you Fr Columba. This looks a valuable channel. You'll find me back soon. May God bless your work.

[@MarilynMakin]

This popped up on my feed and it was just what I needed to hear today. Thanks.

[@bernadettegonzalez1258]

Wow, outstanding teaching. You are a genius saint 😊

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad you’re enjoying the series, Bernadette.

[@stephenmulligan1573]

Can’t elaborate enough, this one Fr Columba was a slam dunk. Been hovering around the neighborhood of getting on the good-better plane and I see your video, kept saying to myself ‘it’s 10 minutes long’ no time…then after Mass tonight I had the Grace to see this is exactly for me in this moment….speechless, because these moments of pure joy in my good-better plane are the perfect foundation to know the rudiments of DISCERNMENT. Thank you Fr Columba…your friend St Ninian. :)

[@ctmcatholic]

Bless you, Stephen. So glad you found this video helpful, and not too long in the end haha!

[@tammyking2723]

Thank you for this video. It really helped me understand discernment better, and also how to talk to God about it. It surprised me to realize I had actually been praying about discernment according to your video description. It was an amazing feeling just knowing God was really telling me what his plans for me are and although I should be terrified because they are major changes that would naturally cause anyone to be nervous, worried, and a bit scared, I am a little nervous because I'm not great about change, but I am actually a little excited and ready for this adventure although I haven't much ideas what I am going to be doing. I DO know, deep in my heart, it is what God has discerned me to do. Thank you also for allowing me to share. It feels amazing to really feel that God is leading me on this journey. God bless you for all you are doing to share the faith.

[@mdjbusiness]

Shalom Father. Thank you for your words of wisdom. Most of all thank you for every time you say yes to Gods graces. You’re doing just what God wants. God Bless and protect you always. Mike

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you for your kind words, Mike, bless you!

[@oyveydetoymeny]

I’ve started reading other people’s commentaries and I’m astounded at the diversity of people and places, bless you all I feel less alone and trust me I see a lot of people. This is a place to open up and express and I can’t explain how I can feel related to people I don’t know but I do, may you all find the answers you seek.

[@ctmcatholic]

So glad to hear you’re enjoying the community here at Called to More! Welcome, stay a while :)

[@paulduffy7572]

Amen

[@RHSTang]

Thank you so much. Best video on discernment that I’ve watched since my conversion in 2015. And I’ve watched and read the lot. Through this video I realised why I have been yo-yoing on my vocational discernment - I had never reached that point of holy indifference like you described. I just followed your exercise this morning, with the words, “In Christ is Everything” and I finally have an answer I will stick to, with God’s grace. Please pray for me!

[@ctmcatholic]

That’s amazing Stephanie, thank you for sharing, and we will certainly be praying for you!

[@RHSTang]

@@ctmcatholic Thank you so much Fr Columba!

[@paulduffy7572]

Like that lady who sung I try , may we try at least prayer is the key Amen

[@rafaeloliva8328]

Hi father, Columba yes very helpful from the bottom of my heart. I’d like to thank you for such a clear explanation, I never been the brightest person in the room but the way he expressed yourself makes it so easy for a guy like me to understand even though I must admit I’m a sinner and I’m a coward because I can practice what you just told us, but sometimes I choose not to because I want to do my will anyways like I said before I’m working my way towards Jesus little by little thank you father God bless and God bless you brothers and sisters

[@LeadbySpirit01]

Fr. Thank you.. Thank you Jesus for giving us Fr Columba. You hit the mark. Point blank🙇🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God, thank you Basil!

[@paulduffy7572]

Amen

[@ellan0r]

This came in just on time - really needed to listen to this :’) thank you

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God!

[@ctmcatholic]

Amazing, so glad this spoke to you, Eleanor.

[@melmckenna4599]

Brilliant thank you Father, I really needed this

[@ctmcatholic]

You are very welcome

[@ginakendrick2581]

You simplify I'm reading a book called abandonment to Divine Providence Jean-Pierre de cassade it's really good it's so simple

[@moniquevamado]

This is the best explanation on this I've ever heard. You articulated what I experience, but have found difficult to really explain to others.

[@tammyfernando6822]

I wish I had seen this 40 years ago! Brilliant Fr. Columba CFR! Thank you.

[@ctmcatholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@kategosnell8210]

Gods timing is always Perfect 😉

[@Gail33-77]

Thank you Fr Columba 🙏 this is so helpful for me that I will be listening to it again. Amen... Giving Joy to the Lord Jesus... YES ❤️🌹❤️ Blessings 😊

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God!

[@oyveydetoymeny]

The movements of the heart… I remember this movie with an old time actor Leslie Nielsen carrying his future bride into his home saying “ lord if I shouldn’t do this just give me a sign” immediately followed by audible “no” “no” and the masonry of the house splitting down the middle… followed by him walking in and saying “thank you”😂. How many times do we disregard our heart’s movements in favour of social pressure or other movements… Thank you brother for reminding us on how we should tune into this subtle channel prone to interference, static and downright piracy.

[@ctmcatholic]

Haha, classic 😂

[@paulacorso7954]

I was also thinking of a movie, maybe not a classic, ...the Ghost Busters, in relation to the getting ready for discernment with no attachment to anything but God's will. Remember the "stay puffed marshmallow man" lol! He couldn't help but interject his own idea😂 and it caused such trouble.

[@joannewinters2079]

😮 amen bless you thanks so much for this lovely message never heard it explained like this before you are really teaching some great stuff here thanks lord Jesus precious heavenly farther for this man speaking your truths 😊 amazing 👏 praise God

[@hearthrose8285]

Thank you, and thanks be to God - I was headed to my journal and sitting with God to determine the next steps when I saw this video. Perfect, perfect timing. God's timing. :D

[@wendyjennings1502]

Thank you God for allowing this teaching. God bless ❤️

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you Wendy, God bless.

[@cherylpettigrew5736]

Just discovered your messages. Love them!

[@LeslieHayman11]

Thanks Father, these are a very helpful part of my walk with God.

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

YOU ARE SO FUN TO WATCH & LISTEN TO FATHER COLUMBA :) I just love some of your child like or goofy expressions. It makes understanding what you are trying to teach easier to relate too. GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP UP THE GOOD SHEPHERDING! :)

[@MadameMinima]

I have been stuck in discernment as far as my vocation goes for over a year now. I am in a relationship and I don't know, whether to join a lay catholic community together with my partner or to enter a monastery. I have been and still am praying about it, but I can't feel what God wants for me. 😔

[@GaragediAntonio177]

Thank you father!

[@ctmcatholic]

You’re welcome

[@KH-vp4ni]

I'm overwhelmed trying to figure this all out. I keep praying for discernment and I just don't know what things come that are true. Dreams etc

[@ctmcatholic]

Do you have a spiritual director or someone you can talk to?

[@KH-vp4ni]

@@ctmcatholic no how do I get one?

[@ctmcatholic]

@@KH-vp4ni We made a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4qvaaGuoqd4e68

[@maryreckard3114]

✨️🙏✨️ thank you Father Columba.

[@ctmcatholic]

🙏🏼

[@sstritmatter2158]

You're a true joy - thank you for your vocation.

[@ctmcatholic]

Bless you.

[@grandmasgarden6402]

Immediately after watching Fr. Jordan's talk at a healing conference, I received a breakthrough answer to a prayer I've been saying for a month. So excited, I plan to BINGE WATCH more of this series until the rest of my blockage of prayer is freed up! Praise Jesus Christ, now and forever! Peace be with you, dear Fr. Jordan.

[@ctmcatholic]

🙏🏼

[@robindthompson]

“Old Redlegs”. Haven’t heard this one before!

[@ctmcatholic]

He's a Devil! Actually ...

[@donadieu83]

This is gold ! I wish it was written that I could give to others

[@nonnieanthonys2415]

Thank You Lord Jesus for Fr Columba. These teachings are clear and straightforward how to live our faith. Fr Columba you are an answer to pray in a time where there is so much confusion and chaos. God Bless You !

[@shaunontheweb8119]

Thank you Fr. Columba I really needed these practical tips...in the process of letting go of lots of 'stuff' ....and wondering which path to take....this will help a lot....Thanks God Bless

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad to hear that. May God bless you!

[@sandramillar9067]

Oh 🙏🌷 bless you and thanks and praise to our Lord, this is very helpful!!! Thank you !!

[@ctmcatholic]

You are so welcome

[@oceanblue3803]

Wow, thank you, Father. This is so very helpful and insightful. God bless you.

[@scillia]

More than helpful !

[@michaelanthony4750]

This is a really really good video. I oddly enough discerned this but I suffered a lot figuring it out. Glad to have you confirm it!

[@susanarmstrong7462]

Thanks be to God, wonderful and so inspiring, no messing !

[@marktaylor2502]

Love you Father Columba. Thank you so much for this very helpful information and also your spirit, warmth and humor. I’m in RCIA and these videos are superb supplemental topics to the weekly teaching! Mark

[@ctmcatholic]

That’s great to hear. God bless you on your journey into the Catholic Church.

[@limarialmra906]

Thank you for your great advice & teachings,Its just what I'm looking for,God's peace in my heart & mind,to know what "HE" really wants "ME" to do for "HIM","HIS WILL".BLESSINGS TO ALL🙏

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God!!

[@limarialmra906]

@@ctmcatholic AMÉN AMÉN

[@normanneary6295]

Thank you Father, I needed this, God bless

[@ctmcatholic]

You are very welcome.

[@sheamaloney5527]

Sooo helpful!!!! Thank you 🙏 This has been my leading question the last couple of weeks. I have been praying really hard. And it seems like God placed answers with you! I’m so very grateful!❤️

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God, that is great!!

[@compellingbutforgettable903]

Thank you for this video. I am stuck in discernment quicksand as far as my vocation goes.

[@ctmcatholic]

Praying for you and your discernment! Do you have a spiritual director by any chance?

[@lindamcauley4728]

Thank you. God bless you 🙏

[@ctmcatholic]

And you 🙏

[@carolzappa1804]

What? No 40 days fasting? No mountain to climb? Just patient prayer and listening for that still small voice letting me know, yep this is where, who, how, when and why...and meh, this isn't. Ah yes, that warm feeling of peace, comfort and joy! Happy Birthday Jesus❤

[@mzoesp]

I love this, thank you Fr Columba , very helpful🙏

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheAAnne123]

🙏🏻👍🏻❣️thank you so very much.

[@patriciaevans5676]

This is after 52 years!!!!

[@sygnalifeandleadershipcoach]

Thank you so much God bless you

[@marystermer5983]

Thank you! Praise God ❤

[@ctmcatholic]

A pleasure!

[@ericfigge8539]

Dude.. I absolutely love you!

[@maureenstroup8804]

🙏 Good plans...I forget to do this...and just "ask"...and move forward...in the hope that it will work out! 🤦

[@katherinealfred4093]

Thank you so much for these cool and great videos. Helps me.

[@ctmcatholic]

You're very welcome!

[@bencarter6702]

Brilliantly put Col! An unusual level of consolation beyond the everyday.

[@ctmcatholic]

💙

[@jamestregler1584]

Right on time, thanks 😇

[@jeffseng6385]

This was helpful! Thank you for making this for us.

[@ctmcatholic]

You’re very welcome, Jeff.

[@susanagaytan4401]

I’m glad I found you. You have help me in many ways.🙏

[@believewithyourheart5627]

Glorious advice 🙌

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@theclapaolini4322]

Yes very .thank you

[@ctmcatholic]

You're most welcome.

[@wolfgangmozart1846]

Thank you

[@ctmcatholic]

You're welcome.

[@jft141067]

Thank you Father for your wonderful videos. Its very helpful to my Catholic faith. Greetings from Sarawak, Malaysia

[@ctmcatholic]

Welcome to our channel from Malaysia, delighted you are here, and delighted you find our videos helpful!

[@djpodesta]

Ah dear. Every time I pray and give thanks, something really bad happens either to me or the person I pray for. That has been during most of my life. I have had to turn to mental discussion that seems really empty.

[@johnmicallef4181]

14:38 Dear Father you are so blessed...I wish more were like you...please continue your awesome work for the Lord...John

[@sstadlbauer1]

🙏

[@corneliaadolfsson9379]

Thank you Father!😃🌸

[@ctmcatholic]

Welcome!

[@barbaraw5264]

Praise be Jesus Christ ❤

[@NovemberEcho-9er1]

At this rate I think I may well have to fast for 40 days and climb a mountain as I am ultra lost at this point.

[@mariebrett2179]

1) Ask Jesus to make it really simple for you to know what he wants . 2) Get some Holy indifference to the thing you are asking about (Its up to you Lord- whatever you want). He prays for one thing he wants discernment on each day. Give thanksgiving about other times he gave you discernment. The devil wants to discourage you in asking and waiting. Ask for holy indifference as to the answer you get.. Theres more, but thats as far as i got ... Have to listen again to get the rest ...

[@lorettagallagher9577]

It's a beautiful feeling of warmth, gratitude, and joy., that can only come from Our Lord. God bless you Fr. Columba.

[@ctmcatholic]

Well said!

[@kimgilroy3794]

Thank you. A return to acts of faith as often as is needed was a very helpful reminder and good timing. Have a blessed day.

[@ctmcatholic]

Praise God!

[@sygnalifeandleadershipcoach]

Praise be to God forever

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

Pray for us please.

[@ctmcatholic]

We shall. Please pray for us as well.

[@grumpy9721]

Fr. Columba: It's super-simple! Me: Where's the catch? Fr. Columba: You gotta be praying at least half an hour every day. Me: There it is! 😄

[@ctmcatholic]

Hahaha, love it! He knows how to make a point. :)

[@brianfarley926]

No kidding. I say my prayers but I guess I just have always had an issue of 30 minutes a day or better. I’ve tended to find God or at least belief through the intellect and not the heart. So this is a hard one for me. I’ve done my best to teach my daughter to find God through her heart because she is so young. I never had that blessing. I think it’s the easier path and seems like this is the way for discernment. Just my overall thoughts here.

[@kategosnell8210]

More than prayer, invite Christ, The Blessed Trinity into each moment of your life. When you're enjoying a meal, share it with Jesus. When you're watching a movie, share it with Jesus. Me, I like listening to music and sometimes I 'post' the Love song to Jesus with My Heart and Soul + You can make work a prayer, pain a prayer, anything a prayer - as long as you unite it to Jesus. Keep it Simple and Authentic 🌹

[@JC-uo8rd]

Thanks!

[@ctmcatholic]

💙

[@karinabarros4183]

EXTREMELY HELPFUL THANK YOU FATHER

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad to hear it 🙏

[@regularbertjerred]

WHOAAAAA

[@jeislovforever7337]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@ctmcatholic]

You’re welcome 😊

[@patriciaevans5676]

Just something to think about

[@TheGamePlanEduSolutions]

Father, what if we made a decision before we knew about consolation and desolation? What if now we realize (after the fact) that we were feeling some consolation, but we were sabotaged with intrusive thoughts (probably ol' red legs!) and made a decision that we realize was maybe not God's will (though nothing sinful)? Should WE try to take action to reverse the decision? or is it best to leave it in God's hands and wait for His consolation to move us to act again? Can we make the right decision and still feel desolation after having made the decision (at least initially)? Thank you for all your content, and for all you do! You are always in my prayers! 🙏🏼

[@James-ys3um]

Long suffering is admirable

[@MarLindaPerez-s1i]

Thank you so much for this great message. I really needed to hear this and know this, but then that's why God gave it to you and allowed me to find you:) Keep up the great teaching and sharing.🥰🙏

[@theclapaolini4322]

As usual supper help.

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad to hear it!

[@annaCPA76]

THis is the most amazing lecture. Listened twice

[@ctmcatholic]

Thanks

[@paulpicquigny4494]

So helpful, thank you Father!

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wokeandproudofit]

'Discerning' God's presence, or not. "Holy indifference, Batman! Ol' Red legs is trying to keep me down!" That's how you know, you got through, Father! I made a comic book reference!