Finding Our Way to God: Spiritual Direction and the Moral Life
Brand: Liguori Publications
Categories: Books, Christian Books & Bibles, Ministry & Evangelism



Dimensions: 5.98 x 0.63 x 9.02 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0764828034
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764828037
Publisher: Liguori Publications
Print length: 276 pages
Publication date: September 1, 2018
subtitle: Paperback – September 1, 2018
author: Father Dennis Billy Cssr
review: Editorial Reviews Review An important work for current times! Solidly anchored in Alphonsian spirituality and moral theology, Fr. Dennis Billy's book, like a triptych, unfolds to reveal how it is truly Catholic, yet easily adapted to embrace ecumenical and interfaith settings of spiritual direction. Through his comprehensive treatment of the scope and skills required for spiritual direction; overview of the moral life; review of virtues, gifts, and fruits of the Holy Spirit, Finding Our Way to God is an excellent renewal resource for veteran spiritual directors, and it's a handbook for beginning spiritual directors and those without formal training in direction whom the Holy Spirit has chosen to work with those in need. Readers will discover how the common tasks of spiritual direction and the moral life come into focus and merge. --Bonnie Lemelle Abadie "Director, Theological Field Education, Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX" (6/14/2018 12:00:00 AM) As a son of St. Alphonsus, Fr. Dennis Billy continues Alphonsus' mission to lead others to a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. Readers of Finding Our Way to God will find it informational, inspiring, practical, pastoral, and helpful, whether they are spiritual directors, people currently in spiritual direction, or those curious about what it involves and whether they might benefit from it. --Fr. Kevin O'Neil, CSsR "Staff member at the San Alfonso Retreat Center, Long Branch, NJ; and coauthor of The Essential Moral Handbook and numerous books and articles." (6/14/2018 12:00:00 AM) In Finding Our Way to God , Fr. Dennis Billy pragmatically reveals how to gauge spiritual growth and bridge the gap between how we live today and how to live the good life of Christ, the source of all goodness. This work of love is a delight and an elixir for the heart. Clergy, religious, spiritual directors, pastoral counselors and adult faith formation ministers will find a treasure map to this good life that abounds with the fruits and gifts of the Spirit. --Deacon James E. Bogdan, MS "St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown, PA" (6/14/2018 12:00:00 AM) In his book Finding our Way to God: Spiritual Direction and the Moral Life , Fr. Dennis Billy, CSsR, clearly outlines the necessary elements of spiritual direction, providing the best practical description of the process of spiritual direction that I have ever seen. May this treasure be read and used by many in their search for deeper intimacy with God. --Sister Marysia Weber "Author of The Art of Accompaniment: Practical Steps for the Seminary Formator " (1/14/2019 12:00:00 AM) About the Author Fr. Dennis J. Billy, CSsR, is an American Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province with advanced degrees from Harvard University, The Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum), and The Graduate Theological Foundation. He taught for more than twenty years at the Alphonsian Academy of Rome's Pontifical Lateran University. He is currently the Karl Rahner Professor of Catholic Theology at the Graduate Theological Foundation. He has authored numerous books and articles on various religious topics.