Many books have been written about St. Ignatius and The Spiritual Exercises but few have discussed Ignatius' classic work from an experiential point of view. In The Discerning Heart, Maureen Conroy explains how Ignatius' Rules for Discernment can help individuals understand their personal relationship with God. The Rules describe what happens to people when they relate to God in a personal way. The Rules also offer guidelines for daily living. Conroy begins with Ignatius' own conversion and then moves onto the experiences of contemporary people. Conroy describes how to discover a personal God but also discusses the steps spiritual directors can take to help people recognize and accept their spirituality. Conroy provides specific examples and case studies that bring out the meaning behind the Rules for Discernment. In addition, a series of questions and reflections, designed to encourage lively discussion and debate, appear at the end of each chapter. Finally, the author offers suggestions for prayer that can help people savor and explore their own spiritual experiences. The Discerning Heart is for anyone interested in Ignatian spirituality, for those who desire to enter into a more lively experience of God, and for spiritual directors who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Rules for Discernment.