The Role of Joy in Discernment In many Christmas cards we receive, and in Christmas carols we sing at this time of year, we read the word "joy." As Christians we are joyful that a Savior has been born. As a woman Religious in a congregation founded by Jesuit priest, Father Jean-Pierre Medaille, joy is an important part of Ignatian discernment in decision making in one's life. Yesterday we received the fall 2019 issue of Human Development, a scholarly journal "for people involved in the work of fostering the human and spiritual growth of others." There is an article in this issue entitled "Discernment: A Partnership with God" by Marina McCoy, a professor at Boston College. The author says there are three simple questions for discerning (according to Fr. Michael Himes): 1. What gives you joy? 2. What are you good at? 3. What does the world need you to do? These are used particularly for Boston College students to help discern
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