The Discerning Heart: Exploring the Christian Path - Softcover

Wilkie Au; Noreen Cannon Au

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9780809143726: The Discerning Heart: Exploring the Christian Path
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0809143720 ISBN 13: 9780809143726
Publisher: Paulist Press, 2006

Synopsis

Integrating the wisdom of Christian tradition and psychological findings on effective decision-making, this book presents a view of Christian discernment that honors the body-spirit unity of the person and the broad and mysterious ways we can be led by the spirit of God in our life-choices. Going beyond discernment skills and concrete practices, this book presents a coherent theoretical understanding of discernment that grounds the many spiritual practices used by Christians today. By providing a broad and inclusive understanding of the multiple ways God can provide guidance to individuals, this book helps individuals to honor the unique and idiosyncratic way that they receive divine guidance, as well as provides guidelines that guard against possible self-deception and personal blind-spots. While including anecdotal accounts and practical elements of Christian discernment, this book provides a conceptual understanding of discernment that will be helpful for those training to be professional ministers, pastors, priests, religious counselors, and spiritual directors. It is unique in applying Christian tradition and contemporary psychological insights to the process of discernment. †

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About the Author

Noreen Cannon Au maintains a private practice in Jungian psychoanalysis and serves on the faculty of the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles.

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Publisher
Paulist Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0809143720
ISBN 13 
9780809143726
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
192
Rating
  • 4.26 out of 5 stars
    89 ratings by Goodreads