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  Locutions are one of the most misunderstood experiences in the spiritual life. They sit in that delicate space between prayer and revelation, between interior movement and divine initiative. They can be luminous, unsettling, clarifying, or confusing. And because they arise in the quiet interior of the soul, they demand both reverence and discernment. This post gathers the wisdom of St. Teresa of Ávila , St. John of the Cross , Fr. Thomas Dubay , and other classical spiritual writers to answer two questions: What exactly are locutions? How should a sane, grounded person respond to them? 🌿 What Locutions Are A locution is an interior communication that comes in the form of a “word,” “message,” or “instruction.” It is not a vision. It is not a feeling. It is not imagination. It is an interior word that arrives with a clarity and authority that feels “other.” Teresa distinguishes three kinds: Imaginary locutions — as if heard with the ears, though no sound exists. Imaginary‑intel...

  In a world brimming with information, wisdom rarely shouts. It arrives as a whisper, a tug, a knowing that defies logic but insists on truth. Inner wisdom isn’t reactive—it’s rooted. It’s not the voice of fear or impulse, but the quiet companion who’s been with us all along. 🌙 What Is Inner Wisdom? Inner wisdom is the soul’s compass. It’s the part of us that doesn't need to check the map because it’s been there before, often in another form—pain, joy, waiting, walking away. It’s intuitive rather than intellectual, mysterious rather than mechanical. It doesn’t always speak in words; it speaks through feeling , peace , and sometimes a holy unease. It’s not dictated by trends, algorithms, or headlines; it’s shaped by patterns much older than we are. 🔍 Signs You’re Tapping Into It A sense of calm in the face of uncertainty. A decision that feels right before it’s fully understood. A resonance in the body—chest loosens, breath deepens—when truth lands. This isn’t about ...

  MSI Press author, Gewanda Parker ( It Only Hurts When I Can't Run ) recently posted a very helpful and interesting video, " What Do You Want? " on Linked-In.  For more posts about Gewanda and her book, click HERE .