In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons explores the question of why charism discernment is gaining so much attention in the modern Church, even though spiritual gifts have existed throughout church history.

Jill offers her personal theory on why the Holy Spirit is emphasizing charism discernment today, reflecting on how life’s increasing complexity, noise, and endless options have made it harder for people to find personal fulfillment and clarity in their vocation. She discusses how, in contrast to earlier times when life was quieter and choices were more limited, we now need intentional tools—like charism discernment—to help us focus, foster community, and experience the peace that comes from living in alignment with God’s will.

Tune in as Jill unpacks these relevant themes and encourages listeners to explore their own spiritual gifts as a way to navigate the challenges of modern life.

01:17– Jill addresses a frequently asked question: Why is charism discernment only recently becoming a focus in the Church?

02:22– Jill begins sharing her theory on why charism discernment is more prominent now, emphasizing historical context.

05:01– She discusses the difference in mental stimulation between historical times and today, highlighting how quiet and limited options shaped spiritual discernment.

07:10– Jill reflects on historical satisfaction with life, the role of suffering, and how modern abundance changed discernment needs.

09:26 – She summarizes her theory: The Holy Spirit is responding to modern fragmentation and distraction by bringing charism discernment to the forefront now.

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