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The spiritual life presents a quest unequaled by any other aspect of human existence, declares Father Thomas Williams. No project or enterprise, no matter how exciting, can match it! In this lively and intriguing book, Williams draws on the vast knowledge he's gained from his own spiritual journey to inspire others in the pursuit of progress. Through his writing, you can begin to:
As years pass, certain maturing inevitably takes place. You see physical changes as your body ages; mental development as you increase in the knowledge that comes only from experience; and social blossoming as new acquaintances become lifetime friends. But often, writes Williams, the most important kind of growth—the spiritual—fails to occur. While some maturity requires only the passing of time, spiritual development calls for daily choices to practice faith.
Those choices, reveals Father Williams in fresh, articulate prose, are vital and are in fact fueled by heaven itself. "People who would follow Christ have a right to know what this entails, including both what Christ asks from us and what He promises," he writes. To that end, Williams offers himself as a personal guide, sharing practical ideas about not just the whats of spiritual growth but the whys and hows—the reasons and motivation for making progress on your spiritual journey. Along the way, he reminds you of all the astounding resources you have at your disposal.
Spiritual Progress issues Williams's invitation to join him in the marvelous challenge of following Jesus Christ and discovering the riches of the Christian faith-one step at a time, with God's compassionate empowerment and Williams as a helpful guide at your side.
Written by a Catholic priest who is the Vatican analyst for NBC News, this primer on the spiritual life is geared to "beginners in the broadest sense"-those just embarking on a religious path as well as readers in need of a refresher. Williams emphasizes the practical aspects of maintaining and growing in a relationship with God, covering such areas as discerning God's will, prayer and impediments to spiritual work. He illustrates his points with brief excerpts from writers like Jean-Pierre de Caussade and John Henry Newman, but his primary source is scripture, giving the book a broad appeal. Thomas touches on specific Catholic practices, such as the sacraments and the role of Mary and the saints in the spiritual life, but he does so by offering sound, simple definitions that explain rather than defend. Readers who are more advanced in the spiritual life may find his opening chapters elementary, but they are written for those who lack the spiritual formation presupposed by the authors of traditional spiritual manuals. Most helpful to anyone with more experience in the spiritual life will be the chapters on spiritual direction ("Your Own Personal Trainer") and the spiritual program, a structured, written plan outlining ideals, goals, obstacles and means of achieving objectives. (Feb. 13) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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