Communal Discernment
A Lamp for Our Synodal Journey
Published on 10. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-78812-666-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is aimed at groups - communities, parishes, institutions, couples, teams, students, young adults, etc. - who wish to grow in communion and make decisions together. The book is based on a wealth of experience, shares numerous examples and provides a "toolbox" that has proved its worth.
Esdac is a Christian, Ignatian, international association that puts Ignatian spirituality at the service of groups and offers, in various ways, a journey of discernment inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius to associations, communities, families, couples and groups.
They encourage participants to learn to communicate better with each other, so that everyone is listened to and dares to express themselves. They help to discern the call that the Lord addresses to them today, by listening to each of the members and to the whole group. The group explore directions together and make mature decisions together. This comprehensive guide will help leaders to implement the programme in practice.
Esdac is a Christian, Ignatian, international association that puts Ignatian spirituality at the service of groups and offers, in various ways, a journey of discernment inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius to associations, communities, families, couples and groups.
They encourage participants to learn to communicate better with each other, so that everyone is listened to and dares to express themselves. They help to discern the call that the Lord addresses to them today, by listening to each of the members and to the whole group. The group explore directions together and make mature decisions together. This comprehensive guide will help leaders to implement the programme in practice.
Reviews / Votes
'The challenge of this book is clear at a time when discernment processes are needed to ensure not only flourishing, but survival itself.' * The Furrow * 'An eminently practical guide [with] detailed answers to practical questions. an excellent practical foundation [for the synodal process].' * The Way *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin 2
Ireland
Dimensions
Height: 140 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
328 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78812-666-3 (9781788126663)
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Person
Brian Grogan SJ is
a former president of Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Dublin, and is Emeritus Associate Professor of Spirituality. A best-selling author, he has devoted most of a lifetime to mining and circulating the rich treasures of Ignatian spirituality. He has also written God, You're Breaking My Heart, Finding God in a Leaf and I am Infinitely Loved, all available from Messenger Publications.
a former president of Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Dublin, and is Emeritus Associate Professor of Spirituality. A best-selling author, he has devoted most of a lifetime to mining and circulating the rich treasures of Ignatian spirituality. He has also written God, You're Breaking My Heart, Finding God in a Leaf and I am Infinitely Loved, all available from Messenger Publications.