Countless Christians -- including scores of saints -- have suffered profound, pervasive sorrow that modern psychiatrists call "depression." Then, as now, great faith and even fervent spiritual practices have generally failed to ease this wearying desolation of soul. In these pages, Catholic psychiatrist Aaron Kheriaty reviews the effective ways that have recently been devised to deal with this grave and sometimes deadly affliction -- ways that are not only consistent with the teachings of the Church, but even rooted in many of those teachings. Extensive clinical experience treating patients with depression has shown Dr. Kheriaty that the confessional can't cure neuroses, nor can the couch forgive sin. Healing comes only when we integrate the legitimate discoveries of modern psychology and pharmacology with spiritual direction and the Sacraments, giving particular attention to the wisdom of the Church Fathers and the saints. Here, with the
A Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help You Break Its Grip and Find Happiness Again
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Author: Aaron Kheriaty
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781933184760
Details:
Author: Aaron Kheriaty
Brand: Sophia Institute Press
Edition: 9/15/12
Features:
- The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help You Break
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 247
Release Date: 25-10-2012
Part Number: 9781933184760
Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781933184760
