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The Heart of Prayer
What's the Difference Between (Spiritual) Darkness & Desolation?
Episode 17
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18-Feb-2026
What is spiritual darkness, and what is spiritual desolation? The difference is found in the writings of St. Ignatius and St. John of the Cross. Bishop Cozzens touches on these two spiritual realities and simply illustrates how to discern between them.
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