Finding Our Way Together

The purpose of this book is to learn to live better. This can also be considered to be learning the art of discernment in a Christian context; that is, learning to make better choices by being open to the Creator and the inspirations of the Spirit while using one's reasoning and thinking powers to make these better choices. The method described and some of the principles are as old as philosophy and religion itself but the concrete form of these "Spiritual Exercises" were developed and practiced by St. Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century and have been utilized by millions ever since. In this self-guided form that we present, the best of new understandings in psychology, philosophy , and theology are incorporated so as to 'modernize' the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Feel free to use this book as the Spirit inspires you and know that this book will accompany you. This is a scholarly work with many footnotes. Also free on Lulu.com e-books at: http://www.lulu.com/content/412049