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How this book can help.Have you been hurt, constrained, or overlooked by an institution—governmental, religious, cultural, or societal? When institutions are out of alignment with God, they cause suffering precisely because they obstruct how God desires to enter our lives to bring about goodness in the present moment.
In The Shepherd Within, Father Anne explores the hidden spiritual principles that govern life, the ways institutions often violate these principles, and how God responds to institutional obstruction to bring forth fullness of life. This book will help you better recognize these governing spiritual principles at work in your life, give you a spiritual lens for understanding your suffering at the hands of an institution, and guide you to discover God’s invitation to overcome this obstruction to become who you are in God to bless the world. |
Testimonials."Reading The Shepherd Within feels like talking to a wise priest, old friend, and trusted counselor - all in one. Throughout the book, Father Anne does not shy away from hard questions, nor does she provide easy answers. Instead, she provides a detailed portrait of how institutions can block God’s plan for us, but also how we can hear and respond to the call to navigate around these obstructions. This book entered my life just as I was revisiting my walk with Christ and beginning to discern what God is calling me to do in my own life. This book is rich with wisdom and grounded in sound theology and captivating storytelling. I felt seen and validated, but also reassured about who God is and what God desires in my life." -- Camille
"The Shepherd Within is Father Anne’s examination of the inter-relational nature of Scripture, Church history and doctrine, and world historical events and culture with the ubiquitous institutional entities that interfere in multiple ways with God’s “inbreaking” into our lives. This insightful analysis continuously reminds the reader that God’s incarnational nature cannot be obstructed and in the Ignatian tradition, Father Anne provides spiritual exercises for the faithful to become aware of and then dismantle institutional obstruction in our path to living the Trinitarian life. This wonderfully uplifting work is a blessing!" -- Jim "The Shepherd Within is both timely and deeply refreshing. With sharp intellect and genuine compassion, the author guides readers through what feels like a pocket-sized-- yet disproportionately profound--spiritual retreat. A must-read for anyone seeking vocational clarity or everyday purpose, especially those willing to challenge prevailing institutions and the status quo." -- Kayla |
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