"Discernment" was the word that came to Pope Francis's mind when, during his interview with Jesuit journals, he was asked what part of Ignatian spirituality most influenced his ministry as Pope. Here's a prayer for discernment from Pedro Arrupe, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus from 1965-1983. Since his election, Pope Francis has twice prayed at Father Arrupe's tomb in Rome.
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Prayer of Pedro Arrupe, SJ
Grant me, O Lord,
to see everything now with new eyes,
to discern and test the spirits that help me read
the signs of the times,
to relish the things that are yours,
and to communicate them to others.
Give me the clarity of understanding
that you gave Ignatius.
Amen.
(Photo: Don Doll, SJ)
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Prayer of Pedro Arrupe, SJ
Grant me, O Lord,
to see everything now with new eyes,
to discern and test the spirits that help me read
the signs of the times,
to relish the things that are yours,
and to communicate them to others.
Give me the clarity of understanding
that you gave Ignatius.
Amen.
(Photo: Don Doll, SJ)
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