The soul of a pilgrim : eight practices for the journey within

by Christine Valters Paintner

Paperback, 2015

Publication

Imprint: Notre Dame, Indiana : Sorin Books, 2015. Responsibility: Christine Valters Painter. OCLC Number: 892879460. Physical: ix, 144 pages ; 23 cm.

Call number

GT-C-C / Paint

Barcode

BK-07683

ISBN

9781933495866

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, The Great Traditions

CSS Library Notes

Description: The Soul of a Pilgrim, identifies eight stages of the pilgrims way and shows how to follow these steps to make an intentional, transformative journey to the readers inner wild edges. Each phase of the exploration requires a distinct practice such as packing lightly, being uncomfortable, or embracing the unknown. Paintner shows how to cultivate attentiveness to the divine through deep listening, patience, and opening oneself to the gifts that arise in the midst of discomfort.

Table of Contents: The practice of hearing the call and responding --
The practice of packing lightly --
The practice of crossing the threshold --
The practice of making the way by walking --
The practice of being uncomfortable --
The practice of beginning again --
The practice of embracing the unknown --
The practice of coming home.

FY2017

Physical description

ix, 144 p.; 23 cm

Description

As she did in The Artist's Rule and Eyes of the Heart, Christine Valters Paintner once again helps readers travel to the frontiers of their souls to discover the hidden presence of God. In The Soul of a Pilgrim, Paintner identifies eight stages of the pilgrim's way and shows how to follow these steps to make an intentional, transformative journey to the reader's inner "wild edges." Each phase of the exploration requires a distinct practice such as packing lightly, being uncomfortable, or embracing the unknown. Paintner shows how to cultivate attentiveness to the divine through deep listening, patience, and opening oneself to the gifts that arise in the midst of discomfort. Each of the eight chapters offers reflections on the themes, a scripture story, an invitation to the practice of lectio divina, and a creative exploration through photography and writing.… (more)