Moment by Moment: A Retreat in Everyday Life

by Carol Ann Smith

Drawing on the classic retreat model, The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Moment by Moment offers a new and inviting way to find God in our often busy and complex lives. In a series of 32 \x26#34;Moments,\x26#34; the text guides the reader with thought\-provoking questions, practical suggestions, and excerpts carefully chosen from scripture and The Spiritual Exercises. Its simple format can be used by an individual or by groups in a number of as a way of making the Spiritual Exercises in daily life, as a guide for daily prayer, as a companion for reflection, or as suggested themes for a retreat. Drawing upon their extensive experience as spiritual directors, the authors write in their introduction, \x26#34;This book offers a way to reflect and sift through one\x27s multiple life experiences and to discover in them the leading thread of God\x27s longing and desire to make us a holy people who are given in service to others.\x26#34; Anyone seeking spiritual growth will discover that Moment by Moment offers wise direction and fosters a holistic spirituality firmly rooted in the daily experience of God in one\x27s life.

Genres: Spirituality

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[John Mccarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah mixed feelings about this one. Too much information to try to process for each week. Loved all the references to the Spiritual Exercises and Scriptures. Questions posed seemed rather contrived and convoluted requiring mental gymnastics to tease out. Otherwise a good book for groups. Hard to persevere on one's own without discipline!

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my ignatian retreat. While at first it seemed simple and direct, the questions were very deep and probing and needed way more time and dedication than I originally thought. I could spend all year doing theses moments. I found that keeping a journal really helped for each moment. I plan to go back and visit this.

[Susan Roth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ignatian exercises

[Rebeca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not Catholic, so I didn't quite understand Moment 24, but otherwise found this to be a very helpful and insightful book.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

good resource for retreat plans.