Charisms for Catholics

In today's episode of Charisms for Catholics, Jill emphasizes the importance of the foundational question of identity for Catholics, exploring why understanding one's identity is vital for living with purpose and peace.
Jill explores how often people build their lives on unexamined assumptions about their identity, sourced from relationships, achievements, and struggles, as well as practical tools like the charism assessment and new resources, including the upcoming book "Mission Clarity," designed to help Catholics reflect on who they are in light of their faith.
If you're interested in discussing the common challenges in forming a healthy sense of self, spiritual ways to diagnose identity gaps, and encouragement to allow God to heal and strengthen the foundation of identity before building one's mission, this episode is perfect for you!
02:35 — The Foundational Role of Identity  
04:33 — Performative Good vs. True Identity  
06:23 — The Charism Assessment Approach to Identity  
07:32 — Three Organic Sources of Identity: Relationships, Achievements, Struggles
08:38 — Diagnosing Identity through Truth and Church Teaching  
13:17 — Building a Seaworthy Foundation Before Mission  
16:14 — Overcoming Identity Attachments: A Personal Story
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In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, we focus on the five essential questions that guide the process of charism discernment for Catholics!
We discuss how these questions move beyond simply identifying spiritual gifts to include deeper reflection on identity, passion, life season, and the unique mission God is calling each person to. A key theme in this episode is the importance of specificity in discerning not just what one's charisms are, but also how, where, and for whom those gifts are meant to be used.
We also emphasize how addressing all five questions leads to greater clarity and helps prevent burnout by ensuring that service is compatible with one's current life circumstances!
01:16 — Seeking New Insights from God About Charisms  
02:07 — The Five Essential Questions Unveiled  
03:26 — Defining the Five Questions for Discernment  
05:31 — Considering Season, Passion, and Scope in Discernment  
07:20 — Deepening Clarity Beyond Initial Charism Discovery  
10:01 — Applying Charism Discernment to Practical Life Scenarios
Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, jill focuses on the different ways Catholics can receive prophetic communication and how to discern whether a word is truly from the Holy Spirit!
One concept discussed was the categorization of prophetic experiences into visions and locutions, each with three forms: corporeal, imaginative, and intellectual. Jill also discusses how God can use any of the senses to speak to people, the importance of not discounting unusual modes of reception like physical impressions or dreams, and the value of communal discernment when sharing prophetic words.
A key theme from this episode is the "imperfect prophet principle"—emphasizing humility, accurate sharing of what is received, and careful interpretation—so that prophecy serves the body of Christ with clarity and charity.
00:28 — Introduction to Prophecy Part 2  
01:27 — Modes of Prophetic Communication
03:36 — Three Types of Visions
09:05 — Three Types of Locutions  
13:31 — Summary of Vision and Locution Modalities  
14:41— The Role of Dreams and Sensory Impressions  
21:23 — The Imperfect Prophet Principle and Discernment
Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, Jill dives deep into the charism of prophecy, unpacking its different types and how they function within the Catholic tradition.
Learn all about the distinctions between prophecy, words of knowledge, and words of wisdom, while also discovering why discernment is essential in understanding prophetic gifts. Drawing from Thomas Aquinas and practical ministry experience, this episode clarifies common confusions about prophecy and highlights how these gifts operate independently of personal holiness.
Whether you're discerning your own charisms or eager to understand how God speaks through others, this episode offers clear insights and practical guidance!
00:35 – Introduction to the Charism of Prophecy  
01:47 – Three Charisms Related to Prophecy  
02:37 – Prophecy as an Umbrella Charism  
04:57 – Words of Knowledge Explained  
08:01 – Words of Wisdom and Their Distinction  
14:30 – Aquinas' Teaching: Charisms and State of Grace  
19:28 – Preview of Next Episode: Modes of Prophetic Communication
Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, Jill Simons explores the topic of rediscerning your charisms—how to approach reassessment, when it might be necessary, and what to do with new or unchanged results. As life circumstances shift or time passes, it's important to periodically reflect on how the Holy Spirit is working in and through you!
Jill shares practical guidelines for when to retake your charism assessment, how to interpret changes (or consistency) in the results, and encourages listeners to use new insights as invitations from God for new missions or renewed faithfulness. The episode also highlights community resources and support for anyone seeking further clarity on their spiritual gifts!
01:11 - When Should You Retake the Charism Assessment?  
03:05 - Identity Shifts and Charism Assessment
04:44 - The Importance of Regular Charism Checkups 
06:12 - What To Do With New Results 
10:00 -  a New Charism Emerges 
12:57 - Navigating Confusing or Mixed Results
Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.