We are constantly confronted with decisions--what to do about conflict, choices in life, social ills. Equally, we might be blessed with good alternatives to choose between. How do we decide, discern, the path forward? What does it mean when your solution is different from mine? Using an easy four step process arising out of the work of Father Bernard Lonergan, SJ, Deacon Richard talks about (1) gathering the facts; (2) applying human learning; (3) applying Church and Faith teaching; and then, finally, (4) crafting an answer to the question, 'what ought I do?'
Here's an article to help you in your discovery of Lonergan: www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-t....
And, try this one too: lonerganresource.com/pdf/arti....
And, the Wikipedia entry: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard....