With rich insights, creative tools, and a wealth of resources, this is an essential companion for anyone exploring or deepening their journey in spiritual direction. It serves as both a handbook for practitioners and a resource for those in training.
· A comprehensive textbook and companion for all practising or training in spiritual direction.· Spiritual direction is one of the oldest practices in Christianity. Here the knowledge and wisdom of centuries is drawn together in conversation with modern day practice. · Written by one of the country’s leading trainers in spiritual direction. This concise yet comprehensive guide reimagines spiritual direction as a transformative gift for personal growth and the church’s vitality. Organized into seven parts, it serves as both a handbook for practitioners and a resource for those in training, covering: the charism and models of spiritual direction; inner reflection and faith development; essential skills like listening and questioning; best practices for boundaries and accountability; and lifelong learning. With rich insights, creative tools, and a wealth of resources, this is an essential companion for anyone exploring or deepening their journey in spiritual direction.
