Discerning the Will of God (Trade paperback (US))

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Title : Discerning the Will of God
Endorsement : "This is a book of far-reaching significance." --Gill K. Goulding, C.J., university of Toronto, author of On the Edge of Mystery “How many books have you read on the subject of discerning God’s will? Whether it is one or a hundred, you should read this book.”— Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Rhythm of Life and The Dream Manager “A lucid and admirable book explaining Loyola’s most important contribution to Christian spirituality.”— Brian O’Leary, S.J.
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Keywords : spirituality, Ignatian, Ignatian spirituality, Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises, spiritual direction, discernment, wisdom
Language : eng
Number of pages : 176
Publication date : 9/1/2009
Table of content : Introduction: When Faced with a Major Life Choice Text of St. Ignatius Part One: PREPARATION 1. The Question: Which Choice Does God Want? 2. The Foundation: God's Infinite Love and Our Response "We Love Because He First Loved Us" "To Do Your Will Is My Delight" 3. The Disposition: Openness to Whatever God Wills "Whatever You Want, Lord" "Loved to the Death by Jesus Christ" Sent By Jesus 4. The Means Spiritual "Exercises" Holy Eucharist Sacred Scripture Silence Spiritual Direction Review of Spiritual Experience From Preparation to Discernment Part Two: DISCERNMENT 5. Clarity Beyond Doubting: The First Mode "He Could not Doubt About the Matter" "Certitude and Deep Peace" "There Was no Doubting It" "It Had Always Been Clear" First Mode of Discernment: Questions to Consider 6. An Attraction of the Heart: The Second Mode "With Deep Devotion and Tears" "Experience of Consolations and Desolations" "Again That Consolation Would be Given Me" "Only When There Was Peace in My Heart" "The Room in My Heart" "When I Was Most Joyful" "Like a Magnet Drawing Me" Second Mode of Discernment: Questions to Consider 7. A Preponderance of Reasons: The Third Mode A Further Mode of Discernment A Time of Tranquility Third Mode of Discernment: First Way "She Suggested Looking at the Advantages and Disadvantages" Third Mode of Discernment: Second Way "When I Took the First Point" Third Mode of Discernment: Questions to Consider Part Three: FRUIT 8. The Value of the Process of Discernment Concluding the Process The Process and Growth The Process and Grace 9. The Fruit of Discernment "And This Gives Me Peace and Joy" "In Your Will is Our Peace" Appendix: complete Text of St. Ignatius on Making a Choice Endnotes
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David Pocta (Author)

David Pocta is a Christian Spirituality Scholar, ministry builder, and educator. After nearly three decades of pastoral work, he returned to school for his PhD in Christian Contemporary Spirituality. His work blends his experience in pastoral ministry with spirituality scholarship. His research interests include the spiritual journey, spiritual wilderness, contemporary evangelical church culture, and Christian mysticism. His dissertation addressed how the spiritual journey of Christians, when in their own wilderness, exposes the need for a reimagined church culture in Protestant evangelicalism. David is a collaborator and builder. He enjoys creating spaces for honest dialogue and authentic learning. He lives with his wife of more than thirty years in San Antonio and treasures having his daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren nearby.

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Every Christian has a Mission. What's Yours? "Is it time to change jobs?" "Should I marry?" "Am I called to religious life?" Sooner or later, every thoughtful Christian asks such questions. For everyone ready to make the shift from "What do I want for my life?" to "what does God want for my life?" Fr. Gallagher offers this new book to help you make sense of your major life decisions. Drawing from the timeless methods of Ignatius Loyola and richly illustrated with examples and stories, this book offers practical wisdom for aligning your will to God's will. Fr. Gallagher takes you through each step of the process, including opening your heart to whatever God wants; making use of silence, the Eucharist, Scripture, and spiritual direction; and finding clarity (and what to do when you lack clarity). While this book focuses on the major decisions such as marriage and career and vocation choices, the insights gained here can be adapted to other significant life decisions as well. Fr. Gallagher's clear style makes this book an important resource for all who want to discover where God is leading them, as well as for spiritual directors, retreat directors, and counselors

Discerning the Will of God (Trade paperback (US))