Discernment: The Art of Choosing Well
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Book Overview
Making good decisions are among the most difficult challenges in life. In Discernment: The Art of Choosing Well , readers will find a comprehensive guide to making choices, either individually or in groups. It is based on the time-tested spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the sixteenth-century founder of the Jesuits who developed a systemic way of considering and making choices. The author, a renowned teacher of Ignatian spirituality, leads readers on a journey of self-reflection, focusing on the process of discernment rather than on the particular problem at hand. Paperback
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:076480989X
ISBN13:9780764809897
Release Date:June 2003
Publisher:Liguori Publications
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Practical for Action
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book was a pleasant surprise. I am a Catholic involved in business leadership. I am frequently involved in making decisions that affect the lives of many people. This book is one I expect to hold onto as a useful long-term reference. It offers a practical method for developing the ability to become more aware of God's will. Even small steps in this direction have been personally ground-breaking for me. I highly recommend this book to those seeking to make decisions with the deepest personal integrity of a spiritually connected conscience.
Excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Well written, clearly stated, easy to implement. Fascinating approach to decision making. Easy read, but challenging in concept.
Choice Advice
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Discernment is not so much about the dozens of don't-sweat-the-small-stuff decisions we make every day. Instead it's a process of bringing our best judgment and divine inspiration to bear on the major choices in our lives. As such, this popular introduction to the art of discernment can be of benefit to a wide audience. Wolff presents the tradition of choosing wisely rooted in the writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola in a succinct and practical manner. He stresses basic principles such as taking adequate time, listening to both your head and heart, and clarifying your most deeply held values. Though Christian values are emphasized, the author contends that these methods of discernment can profit people of various faith backgrounds, or lack thereof. He also provides helpful guidelines for group discernment.
Excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a MUST for anyone who is in the process of making a significant decision and especially for anyone who struggles with the decision-making process. This succinct, practical and very insightful little book is a help that does not overwhelm. Rather, it takes the reader through a gentle journey of self-reflection, emphasizing the glory of free will and choice.
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