Christian Proficiency

Books are rarely written for Christians "proficient" in spirituality-those who are neither beginners nor advanced in their lives of prayer. Finally back in print, Christian Proficiency is a valuable handbook to those laypersons that have reached that point in their development where they need guidance and direction to make further progress in their spiritual proficiency.

Martin Thornton offers articulate insights on:

Developing a discipline of spirituality, a rule of life as a framework for prayer

Choosing a confessor

The pitfalls of aridity, distraction, and the problem of being over scrupulous

The "mechanics" of prayer

Essential terms in spirituality (see the Glossary in the back of the book)

The crucial importance of spiritual direction

Making retreats

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Christian Proficiency

Books are rarely written for Christians "proficient" in spirituality-those who are neither beginners nor advanced in their lives of prayer. Finally back in print, Christian Proficiency is a valuable handbook to those laypersons that have reached that point in their development where they need guidance and direction to make further progress in their spiritual proficiency.

Martin Thornton offers articulate insights on:

Developing a discipline of spirituality, a rule of life as a framework for prayer

Choosing a confessor

The pitfalls of aridity, distraction, and the problem of being over scrupulous

The "mechanics" of prayer

Essential terms in spirituality (see the Glossary in the back of the book)

The crucial importance of spiritual direction

Making retreats

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Christian Proficiency

Christian Proficiency

by Martin Thornton
Christian Proficiency

Christian Proficiency

by Martin Thornton

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Books are rarely written for Christians "proficient" in spirituality-those who are neither beginners nor advanced in their lives of prayer. Finally back in print, Christian Proficiency is a valuable handbook to those laypersons that have reached that point in their development where they need guidance and direction to make further progress in their spiritual proficiency.

Martin Thornton offers articulate insights on:

Developing a discipline of spirituality, a rule of life as a framework for prayer

Choosing a confessor

The pitfalls of aridity, distraction, and the problem of being over scrupulous

The "mechanics" of prayer

Essential terms in spirituality (see the Glossary in the back of the book)

The crucial importance of spiritual direction

Making retreats


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781608996636
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date: 11/01/2010
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Martin Thornton (1915-1986) is author of English Spirituality, Spiritual Direction, and A Joyful Heart, all of which have helped shape the course of contemporary spiritual and pastoral thought.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

1 "Proficiency" in Christian Tradition 1

2 "Proficiency" and Doctrine 5

3 The Christian Framework 17

4 Spiritual Direction 25

5 Rule 45

6 Recollection 59

7 Mental Prayer 71

8 Colloquy 87

9 Self-examination and Confession 108

10 Some Aids and Advantages 121

11 Some Difficulties and Dangers 129

12 Contingency in Modern Life 142

13 Christian Maturity in the World 155

14 The Progress to Maturity: Conclusion 171

Glossary 177

Select Bibliography 197

Index 199

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