20th Anniversary Edition: A unique approach to the spiritual practice of discernment for a new generation, with reflections and exercises. Listening Hearts features simple reflections and exercises drawn from scripture and from Quaker and Ignatian traditions, to make the spiritual practice of discernment accessible to everyone, not just clergy or advanced scholars. This seminal work in the Listening Hearts series has been a beloved resource for tens of thousands of individual readers, retreat participants, small groups, and church leaders, as they listen for and respond to God’s call in their lives.
We hope that being a Listening Hearts group leader brings you joy and fulfillment. Your leadership is a special gift to those in your group. You will take care of logistics and maintain the process that ensures a safe place to share ...
Aimed at gays and their families, this book takes a compassionate and pastoral approach to how the Catholic Church cares for gay people and will work with them.
Based on the tested wisdom of Listening Hearts discernment, the book provides clergy with encouraging words and practices to develop their relationships with God, their families and friends; to carry the practice of spiritual discernment ...
This powerful, prayerful, and practical guide teaches groups a whole new way of conducting meetings and reaching consensus. Rooted in scripture, Grounded in God energizes and inspires.
A husband and wife share stories of struggle and triumph along the path of the Buddha, distilling his most essential teachings in this guide that is “luminous in clarity and depth” (Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance) Husband and ...
Listening Hearts: Listening hearts
I thanked President Clinton for his support of people with disabilities , then we made small talk for a moment while he showed me his desk , one that had belonged to John F. Kennedy . Like a giddy girl , I blurted out , “ Wow !
Listening with My Heart reminds us of the other golden rule--to treat ourselves like we would treat a friend. When we do this, we are practicing self-compassion"--Provided by publisher.
The book contains a broad spectrum of styles and traditions. Many of the hymns are accompanied by meditative illustrations while others are paired with excerpts from the book Listening Hearts.
Retreat Designs and Meditation Exercises can be used with other Listening Hearts series books: Listening Hearts, Grounded in God (Revised Edition), and the Manual for Discussion Leaders.