Letters from El Retiro
by Fr. Brawn Sullivan
Discernment of God’s will is a central concern in the life of all disciples. The letters collected in this volume offer an extraordinary glimpse into the occasional complexity involved in that discernment. In almost startlingly unguarded prose, Fr. Sullivan here reveals one of the most important series of developments in his discernment as both a writer and as a near-term candidate for ordination to the priesthood. Written while on a thirty-day Ignatian silent retreat the summer before Fr. Sullivan was ordained these letters display in no uncertain terms the work that can be involved, in accurate and responsive discernment. Focus, attention, listening, interpreting what has been heard, applying it in the context of one’s current circumstances, and most importantly, taking it all to prayer – all this and more is detailed in the letters of this collection. Highly personal, deeply theological, engaging and at times laugh-out-loud funny, the letters in this volume provide the reader with a reassurance that though discernment of God’s will is not always easy, it is always possible.
by Fr. Brawn Sullivan
Discernment of God’s will is a central concern in the life of all disciples. The letters collected in this volume offer an extraordinary glimpse into the occasional complexity involved in that discernment. In almost startlingly unguarded prose, Fr. Sullivan here reveals one of the most important series of developments in his discernment as both a writer and as a near-term candidate for ordination to the priesthood. Written while on a thirty-day Ignatian silent retreat the summer before Fr. Sullivan was ordained these letters display in no uncertain terms the work that can be involved, in accurate and responsive discernment. Focus, attention, listening, interpreting what has been heard, applying it in the context of one’s current circumstances, and most importantly, taking it all to prayer – all this and more is detailed in the letters of this collection. Highly personal, deeply theological, engaging and at times laugh-out-loud funny, the letters in this volume provide the reader with a reassurance that though discernment of God’s will is not always easy, it is always possible.
by Fr. Brawn Sullivan
Discernment of God’s will is a central concern in the life of all disciples. The letters collected in this volume offer an extraordinary glimpse into the occasional complexity involved in that discernment. In almost startlingly unguarded prose, Fr. Sullivan here reveals one of the most important series of developments in his discernment as both a writer and as a near-term candidate for ordination to the priesthood. Written while on a thirty-day Ignatian silent retreat the summer before Fr. Sullivan was ordained these letters display in no uncertain terms the work that can be involved, in accurate and responsive discernment. Focus, attention, listening, interpreting what has been heard, applying it in the context of one’s current circumstances, and most importantly, taking it all to prayer – all this and more is detailed in the letters of this collection. Highly personal, deeply theological, engaging and at times laugh-out-loud funny, the letters in this volume provide the reader with a reassurance that though discernment of God’s will is not always easy, it is always possible.