Spiritual exercises in Augustine's confessions.
Confessions, the narrative of Augustine's spiritual journey, has been a source of inspiration to readers through many centuries. It addresses the universal striving of the individual towards a 'way of living' characterized by internal coherence and an experience of the transcendent. Augustine, using a method of inquiry and engagement, guides the reader through some fundamental exercises: remembering one's story; facing inner restlessness; entering into dialogue with God; ordering of human love; centering in Christ; participating in a community of faith; living as a pilgrim. Together, they constitute a didactic instrument for the spiritual development of his readers. This paper reconstructs that central purpose in a coherent and practical model.
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Andrés G
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Arbour Health System, Boston, MA, USA. andresnino@comcast.net
D002835:Christianity; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D013140:Spiritualism; D014342:Truth Disclosure