LoginThoughts Matter: The Practice of the Spiritual Life
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All the world's religions have certain practices that are used to redirect the mind while on a spiritual path. Mary Margaret Funk has unearthed the writings of John Cassian, a fourth-century Christian monk, to help believers and seekers do such inner work. He suggests that we need to guard the heart so that we can use our thoughts, desires, and passions in service of God and neighbor.
Through prayer and practice, it is possible to be vigilant in eight thought areas treated by Cassian. The first three are about food, sex, and things. Funk reveals the importance of discernment and discretion as we deal with these thoughts. Chap
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Manufacturer: Continuum
Release date: 1 December 1998
ISBN-10 : 0826411649 | ISBN-13: 9780826411648
Release date: 1 December 1998
ISBN-10 : 0826411649 | ISBN-13: 9780826411648
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