In this episode of "Charisms for Catholics," host Jill Simons kicks off the "Discern in December" challenge, guiding listeners through the first week of discerning their spiritual gifts, or charisms!

She explains how this annual Advent journey helps Catholics identify how the Holy Spirit is already working in their lives and invites them to offer those gifts back to God. Jill walks through the practical steps of week one, from taking a spiritual gifts assessment to reflecting on identity, clarifying what you're seeking, exploring your history with each charism, and setting a discernment timeline.

Whether you're participating in the December challenge or discerning at your own pace, this episode gives clear and approachable guidance for beginning the discernment process and getting connected with community support.

02:05 - Week One of Discernment: Laying the Foundation

07:18 - Understanding Your Identity and the Role of Lies & Truths

10:02 - Getting to Know Each Charism: Common Misunderstandings

13:07 - Historical Evidence: Filling Your Buckets for Discernment

15:22 - Commitment, Timelines, and the Rules of Discernment

Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.