Jesus displays deep compassion by healing the sick and possessed, emphasising the importance of compassion as a guiding principle. He then faces a choice between two good options and seeks solitude and prayer to discern God’s will. Fr John also shares instances from his life, including his vocation story where he was faced with two good choices and, through prayer and discernment, chose the path to join the Columbans, highlighting the significance of seeking solitude and listening to divine guidance in making important decisions.
Episode 24 - Discerning God's will when faced with two good options
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