Fr. William Watson, SJ Keynote: Being Awake Spiritually and Recognizing the Influences

Fr. William Watson, S.J. explains the discernment we need in our everyday decisions to follow God’s will and promptings. He presents the story of St. Ignatius’ awakening which laid the foundation for his rules for discernment and the Spiritual Exercises, and draws on his own experiences as a priest and spiritual director to illustrate some of the fundamental themes of discernment, including: the need for the souls to encounter Christ, the transformative power of the examen, and the importance of humility and obedience.