The way of serenity Finding peace and happiness in the serenity prayer

Jonathan Morris, 1972-

Book - 2014

Offers a phrase-by-phrase exploration of the serenity prayer, and how understanding and practicing its message can bring true happiness and fulfillment.

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Published
New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
Jonathan Morris, 1972- (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
231 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9780062119131
9780062119148
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. The Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change
  • Chapter 1. A Peace That Comes from God
  • Chapter 2. Safe from a all Distress
  • Chapter 3. Work as if Everything Depends on You, and Pray as if Everything Defends on God
  • Chapter 4. Patience heads to Peace
  • Chapter 5. God Never Leaves Us Alone
  • Chapter 6. If God Can change It, why Doesn't He?
  • Chapter 7. We Have Everything We Need
  • Chapter 8. The Allure of Material Possessions
  • Chapter 9. Climb a Mountain, Then Look Again
  • Chapter 10. Serenity Is Possible No Matter What Comes Our Way
  • Chapter 11. Owning Our History
  • Chapter 12. God Loves You, Warts and All
  • Chapter 13. God's Mercy Has No Limits
  • Chapter 14. Gratitude as a Path to Peace
  • Chapter 15. It's All About Joy
  • Part 2. The Courage to Change the Things I Can
  • Chapter 16. Can We Really Make a Difference?
  • Chapter 17. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread for Action
  • Chapter 18. Some Change Is Necessary
  • Chapter 19. Who Is Courageous Anymore?
  • Chapter 20. You've Got a Big Part in the Play
  • Chapter 21. In God's Eyes, We Are All Action Figures
  • Chapter 22. Dreamers of the World, Unite!
  • Chapter 23. The First Person to Change Is You
  • Chapter 24. Blessed Are the Merciful
  • Chapter 25. A Bridge to Reconciliation
  • Chapter 26. Bearing each Other's Crosses
  • Chapter 27. The Courage to Get Back Up After Failing
  • Chapter 28. Start with Baby Steps
  • Chapter 29. if David Could Do It, So Can I!
  • Part 3. The Wisdom to Know the Difference
  • Chapter 30. Seek After Wisdom, Not Knowledge
  • Chapter 31. Cultivating Our Interior Life
  • Chapter 32. Spiritual but Not Religious?
  • Chapter 33. The Whiskers of God
  • Chapter 34. The Root of All Wisdom
  • Chapter 35. Discernment
  • Chapter 36. Don't Avoid Risks-Take the Right Ones
  • Chapter 37. A Life of Purpose and Meaning
  • Chapter 38. Christian Wisdom?
  • Chapter 39. I've Got Heaven on My Mind
  • Chapter 40. God's Will or Mine?
  • Chapter 41. Persons over Things
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
Review by Library Journal Review

Morris (The Promise; God Wants You Happy), a Catholic priest, has become known for his "Father Knows Best" segment on Fox News as well as being director of the Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. His latest book is a series of reflections on the so-called Serenity Prayer ("Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change."). In this work, chapters are rather loosely tethered to the words of the prayer and the ideas implicit in them, but the broad message is consistent-Morris commends acceptance even without certainties, perspective, and calm. VERDICT Morris's treatment of this very popular prayer reaches well across doctrinal and denominational divides; his book should have wide appeal to individuals, groups, and pastors. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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