Spiritual Direction 101
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Author | : Teresa Blythe |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2018-03-07 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781947826205 |
Spiritual Direction 101 brings spiritual guidance down to earth, making it accessible to people from a variety of spiritual and religious traditions. This book gives you the "here's how it's done" information, such as tips, tools, stories and descriptions to assist spiritual directors and build awareness in those seeking spiritual help.
Author | : Teresa Blythe |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2018-03-07 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781955821292 |
Wondering what spiritual direction is all about? Looking for a practical guide that covers everything from finding a spiritual guide to becoming one? This is your "how-to" book on the history, practice and ethics of spiritual guidance. Spiritual Direction 101 brings spiritual guidance down to earth, making it accessible to people from a variety of spiritual and religious traditions. This book gives you the nitty-gritty "here's how it's done" information, such as tips, tools, stories and descriptions to assist spiritual directors and build awareness in those seeking spiritual help. Spiritual Direction 101 is all you need to demystify the art of spiritual guidance and prepare you for a meaningful encounter--whether as a seeker or a guide. If you want an easy-to-follow primer, written from practical experience and years of training new spiritual guides, this is the one book to add to your spiritual library.
Author | : Ms. Teresa A. Blythe |
Publisher | : Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2010-10-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1426728247 |
For individual or group use “It is my hope that this book will provide at least fifty ways you may take steps in a lifelong walk with God. It is written for you, the seeker and sojourner, as well as you, the church leader, youth minister, retreat facilitator, or worship planner. It is for all of us who thought we only knew one way to pray.” --from the introduction The explosion of interest today in Christian mystics, ancient prayer practices, and guided meditations speaks to a need for more hands-on tools that will help us pray in traditional as well as new and exciting ways. This book is intended to address that need. Each of the exercises includes not only instructions on how to use it as a prayer practice, but also some background, an introduction, a statement of intention, and tips to help you become comfortable with the practice. For those of you wanting to lead these practices in a group, there are special instructions and information in the Leader’s Guide at the end of the book. “Rich with wisdom drawn from the wellsprings of Western spirituality, this remarkable book is a sustained experience of spiritual direction offered by a seasoned spiritual guide.” -John S. Mogabgab, editor of Weavings journal "This book does more than point to ways of prayer; it serves as encouragement, guide, and partner for those who want to connect in prayer in ways that move beyond words." -Doug Pagitt, author of BodyPrayer and pastor of Solomon's Porch “This is a basic, balanced, and accessible guide to the variety, promise, and practice of prayer. Read it to deepen your understanding of prayer; use it to deepen your life in God.” -Frederick W. Schmidt, author of What God Wants for Your LifeClick here to read a sampleTable of ContentsTeresa A. Blythe is a writer, spiritual director, and frequent conference speaker on topics of popular culture and spirituality. She has co-authored Meeting God in Virtual Reality and Watching What We Watch, along with numerous essays and reviews for Beliefnet, Spirituality & Health, and Publishers Weekly. Teresa serves as Program Coordinator for the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, AZ.
Author | : Chester P. Michael |
Publisher | : Paulist Press |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780809141746 |
An Introduction to Spiritual Direction is a clear, nuanced and practical handbook for spiritual directors and directees that examines what it means to be spiritually whole and the process that gets us there. It is based in part on the two-year training course that the author conducts at Spiritual Direction Institute, the teachings of the depth psychologist, Carl Jung, and the Christian traditionalists, among them, St. Francis de Sales, Ignatius of Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. It is further conjoined with sections on the qualities of the good director and directee, with fascinating forays into the nature of temperament and psychological type. The core of the book is devoted to its larger question, the actual growth and acquisition of spiritual wisdom, where the stages, pitfalls, remedies, rewards, as well as the importance of spiritual direction, especially during times of crises, are examined in numerous comprehensive sections. Dovetailed with chapter notes and questions, index, and extensive bibliography, An Introduction to Spiritual Direction deserves recognition by directors, directees, counselors, students and practitioners of psychology, and religious educators. It is a great starting point for spiritual exploration. +
Author | : Susan S. Phillips |
Publisher | : Church Publishing, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 271 |
Release | : 2008-03 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0819222976 |
As She Begins each spiritual direction session, Susan Phillips lights a candle to symbolize God's presence. Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction offers an intimate view of spiritual direction through narratives of actual sessions. Tracing the stories of nine men and women, this book-part travel guide, part professional resource-illuminates the journey of Christian discipleship nurtured by the ancient practice of spiritual direction.
Author | : Margaret Guenther |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Spiritual direction |
ISBN | : 1561010561 |
Describes the role and practice of a spiritual director as distinct from pastoral care and from psychotherapy. Compares the spiritual director to a midwife for the soul, describing actions of teaching prayer and offering exercise suggestions.
Author | : Norvene Vest |
Publisher | : Church Publishing, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2000-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0819218146 |
Cutting-edge essays, written by seasoned spiritual directors, which examine a variety of new frontiers in spiritual direction in the 21st century.
Author | : Maureen Conroy |
Publisher | : Loyola Press |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Spiritual direction |
ISBN | : 9780829408270 |
Looking into the Well: Supervision of Spiritual Directors is the first book-length treatment of the supervision and development of spiritual directors.
Author | : Ruffing, Janet K., RSM |
Publisher | : Paulist Press |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1587689006 |
This book shows the singular importance of narrative in the process of spiritual direction and reflects on this interactive process of sharing our sacred stories in pastoral contexts in order to hear and respond more deeply to the story God is telling in our lives.
Author | : Jos Moons |
Publisher | : Messenger Publications |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2020-11-14 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1788122542 |
This is a concrete, practical book about spiritual accompaniment. While there may be no shortage of books on this matter, most of these books remain somewhat abstract in the way they highlight the beauty of this ministry and point out its pitfalls. This book instead resembles a toolbox with a user’s manual. In six chapters, the author presents the following tools: ‘there is no rush’, ‘listening by following’, ‘searching for the soul’, ‘going deeper’, ‘evaluating’, and ‘accompanying towards spiritual maturity’. By means of examples and case studies, he demonstrates how these tools may be used to good effect. Two introductory chapters discuss the choice for a practice-oriented book and the core values of an Ignatian approach to spiritual accompaniment. A final chapter specifically focuses on vocational discernment. New spiritual directors can learn from this book the tricks of the trade and experienced directors can be encouraged to reflect upon their own practice. Although it is written from a Roman Catholic, Jesuit background, this book may be used in a wider variety of Christian contexts.