Walking the Disciple's Path: Eight Steps That Will Change Your Life and the World

by Linda Perrone Rooney

Overview

Trusted pastoral leader and guide Linda Perrone Rooney challenges readers to live as disciples—actively putting into practice the values, behaviors, and teachings of Jesus. With exceptionally graceful prose, Rooney walks readers through the gospel, moving from understanding to transformation—from head to heart to action—combining the intellectual and spiritual "ahas" that impel us to follow Christ more intentionally. Rooney eloquently describes eight scripturally based steps that lead readers to a change of heart: surrender oneself daily, live as a blessing, overcome violence, give for the right reasons, pray like Jesus, see the good in others, offer compassion and healing, and live without fear. A lively mix of meditative and practical explorations, the text includes chapter questions, journaling, prayers, and guides for action. Walking the disciple's path is a tall order, a difficult pursuit, and a radical blessing—a realization that Christians need and that Rooney helps them internalize.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594713682
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	05/06/2013
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Linda Perrone Rooney is a pastoral theologian, hospital chaplain, clinical pastoral education supervisor, pastoral counselor, and spiritual director. She is also a well-known teacher and retreat leader, having offered and taught retreats across the country. Rooney is an expert in the formation of lay ecclesial ministers and permanent deacons as well as adult spiritual development. She is the founding director of the Center for Healing and Spirituality in Winter Haven, Florida—a "place of the heart" that works to bring about an integration of body, mind, and spirit through teaching, counseling, and spiritual engagement. Rooney is the author of several books and two video-based adult formation programs: Called and Gifted and the parish-based training series Ministry to the Sick and Elderly.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Step 1 Surrender Your Nets 1

Step 2 Live as a Blessing 23

Step 3 Love Your Enemies 41

Step 4 Cultivate a Generous Spirit 59

Step 5 Pray Like Jesus 77

Step 6 See the Good 97

Step 7 Heal All You Meet 113

Step 8 Be Not Afraid 133