"Discernment means making a discriminating choice
between two or more good options, seeking the best for this moment. These
choices, while personal and conditional, are set within the community of faith
and honor our previous well-made decisions. Discernment does not bring us
absolute certainty, but rather operates in a climate of faith. Seeking to
follow God’s call moves us toward that which is better for us individually and
for our world, and assures us that God will accompany us into the unknown." (Location 440)
I really loved this book. My spiritual director had given me a summary of the principles and practices in the book, but it was so fun to read them directly from the source. She uses mostly Ignatian principles of discernment, but she also throws in other people's thoughts like those of Jonathan Edwards. Discernment is seen in the larger context of contemplation and intimacy with God. She made discernment a loving process with a loving God. WIN-WIN.
It was a joyful and easy read, and the best part about the book are 28 practices for developing discernment and decision making. This was a definite keeper of a book, and I plan on using some of the practices for myself and those I companion on this wonderful journey with God.
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