The Art of Winning Souls: Pastoral Care of Novices (Monastic Wisdom Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (761 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879070358 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book is like honey from the rock for anyone interested in how the human and divine work together to form a spiritual person. We have come to expect clarity and richness from a Michael Casey book, and this one will not disappoint us.. Michael reminds us that there is nothing secret or esoteric about formation though many of us have been bewildered by its complexity. We finally have a comprehensive study of how the formative process works, something sorely needed in modern religious life
Absolutely the best! This is a carefully thought out book - a "must" for all those who are in Formation work in Religious Life. Absolutely the best!. "A most insightful book!" according to Laurie the librarian. Anyone seriously pursuing a spiritual life will find Michael Casey very thorough in his approach to the subject.This book is NOT limited to religious. It provides great insights into relationships, discernment and generalspirituality in the light of psychology and the sincere quest for the hereafter.. Excellent Sharon Perry An excellent, current resource for those entrusted with the formation of novices in their religious community. Michael Casey's books are always reflective, perceptive, and practical. A great find.
His reflections are not intended to be prescriptive. In The Art of Winning Souls: Pastoral Care of Novices, Michael Casey, OCSO, reflects on what this means today, based on his own experience and observation of the fruitful ministry of others. This book promises to serve as an indispensible resource for vocation directors, novice directors, and junior directors for years to come.. Here Casey focuses on the pastoral care given in the name of a monastic community to those who enter it, from initial contact up to the point where their vocation has recognizably stabilized. They are, rather, descriptive of what he considers to be best practice, as