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Many people today are asking the “meaning-making” questions. We want our lives to have meaning. We want to know how our faith informs our work life, how our family life enhances our spirituality, and how we can feel less fragmented and more whole. These are the spiritual questions of life. They are wisdom-seeking invitations stirring within the depths of our souls. These are the hungers that theological reflection can help feed.This book offers an understanding of theological reflection—a model and a method. It will not only illustrate how readers may use theological reflection in their own spiritual development but will also show how to facilitate the process with others.—From the introductionIn Theological Reflection: Connecting Faith and Life, principles of theological reflection are presented to help the believer connect faith teaching and life. Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading.

Series: Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series

Paperback: 80 pages

Publisher: Loyola Press; First Edition, edition (July 1, 2001)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0829417249

ISBN-13: 978-0829417241

Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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I am still currently reading Theological Reflection: Connecting Faith and Life as part of a virtual online community course. It is one of the best books on this topic that I have read in a long time. The reading flows easily and the format makes for easy reading. The content is well stated and easily understood by this reader.

This little book is a true gem! Well written, very clear and very concise. Describes the model & method of theological reflection in detail. Gives great guidelines for facilitators of groups. Can't wait to use the skills outlined in this book!

Theological Reflection helps us to see what is already there but missed. Our eyes work fine but the message is to listen and feel with your heart and your eyes will see what they have not seen before.

I had to use this for a class I was taking but it turned out to be a great inspiration. It's short, to the point, and readily understandable. I've used parts of it for RCIA.

This book was very good, a quick read and very inspiring. The questions and activities were very helpful and made one think. It left me wanting more, I actually went "A[...] which made me laugh.

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