Programming includes adult education and faith formation, the spiritual exercises of st. Wisdom for the long walk of faith is part of the nouwen trilogy. May relates spiritual direction to psychology and counseling, showing how they are both similar and different. Pictures t join sister julia, osb and others as they share some quiet time at the monastery through a spiritual book club. Thomas merton said, spiritual direction is nothing more than a way of leading us to see and obey the real director the holy spirit hidden in the depths of our soul. Digital pdf ebooks are often available these can be found by clicking the product image.
Spiritual book club spiritual direction vocation events place of peace. Spiritual directors internationals what to expect in christian spiritual direction pamphlets are available for purchase on the online store. Lewis spent a good portion of each day corresponding with people via handwritten letters. The spiritual direction series is a collaboration between sophia institute press. The current selection is the practice of the presence of god by brother lawrence of the resurrection. A spiritual director helps us listen and respond to the action of the holy spirit in our lives. Now, in spiritual direction, the first of a series, one of nouwens students. Heres a suggested reading list which contains a list of books and authors we. Grow in spiritual relationships by listening attentively to others.
Teresa of avila including miracles and mystical experiences. Offering a compassionate, confidential listening presence as people seek to deepen their relationship with god. Our meetings are informal, so feel free to come whenever there is a book that stirs your interest. Sibyls book club is an opportunity to be a part of a community of men and women. Hundreds of you have read and responded with excitement about our new spiritual direction book club supported by our cast of amazing volunteers. Mona, lynda and susan are mentors, facilitators and teachers in our ignatian spirituality program for the training and formation. Joseph tetlow, sj, explains spiritual direction, the role of prayer, and what nourishes him as a spiritual director. Spiritual direction, spiritual development, books barnes. Essential books on spiritual direction the christian century. This book will help you to prepare well for your time in spiritual direction. Jan 06, 2012 this book uses the narratives of actual spiritual direction narratives, along with theological and theoretical analysis.
Lukes in montclair, we hope that youll join us as we traverse the deep and diverse contours of faith including the christian faith that we profess as well as others while appreciating. Spiritual book club spiritual direction vocation events place of peace registration how can you help. The spiritual enrichment center hosts a book club with a difference a spiritual book club. Spiritual direction 101 how to hear god, every day. They lead from a warm and curious posture of quiet attentiveness. He or she also assists us by fostering our relationships with god and with our fellow human beings, enabling these relationships to deepen and grow. In conversation, the person coming for direction, the directee, and the one listening, the director, are companions on the way of the directees spiritual journey. This book uses the narratives of actual spiritual direction narratives, along with theological and theoretical analysis. Spiritual direction, spiritual development, nook books.
Dan burke is the founder and president of the avila institute for spiritual formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 72 countries and prepares men for seminary in 14 dioceses. Inside or outside of spiritual direction, it is an absolute must if we desire the abundant life that christ offers to us. The book focuses on three classic disciplines or spiritual practices that are useful in the spiritual direction relationship. Dan is the author and editor of more than 15 books on authentic catholic spirituality and hosts the divine intimacy radio show.
Spiritual direction is more about asking the questions than about giving the answers. Now, in spiritual direction, the first of a series, one of nouwens students michael christensen and one of his editors rebecca laird have developed his courses and practice of spiritual direction into a book of profound wisdom for living a deep spiritual life. Five recommended books on spiritual direction teresa blythe. She is a convert to the catholic church and an avid reader who organized a catholic book club in chicago, before moving to kansas city in 2005. Spiritual direction involves the art of listening, listening to god and to one another. One must also know how to make the most of spiritual direction. Most people would agree that spiritual direction means companionship with another person or group through which the holy one shines with wisdom, encouragement and discernment. It is a meeting with a spiritual director who accompanies you in your quest to become more aware of gods presence in your life. Wherever he went, henri nouwen created such communities, and within them, he offered spiritual direction.
Pictures spiritual directionis a gift that you can give yourself. Apr 19, 2020 teresa will be blogging a book she is working on spiritual direction. Spiritual directors international provides programs, publications, and practices to support spiritual direction. Learn to identify gods voice in what we read and hear. Spiritual direction is a discipline through which a person explores and deepens his relationship with god the father, son, and holy spirit in the context of confidential ongoing conversation with another disciple of jesus who, because of hisher personal experience and intellectual knowledge of god and the spiritual life, accompanies others on. The spiritual explorers book club is an effort to engage anyone and everyone in an ongoing conversation about the meaning of faith and community. Whether you are a director, a directee or simply someone who wants to learn more about this ancient ministry, this comprehensive introduction to the art of both giving and receiving spiritual direction will be a helpful guide. The place of spiritual direction is one of hospitality, an invitation to weary hearts into rest. Helens spiritual book club is in its 10th year of faith exploration through the reading and sharing of spiritual books that cover a wide variety of topics. Most people would agree that spiritual direction means companionship with another person or group through which the holy one. The intended content for each session is what you bring prayer, images of god, questions of faith, relationship situations, joys, sadness, fears, hopes. The founder of shalem institute for spiritual formation, tilden edwards, gives us his take on spiritual direction in this wellwritten, easy to read love the large print book. Introducing catholic spiritual direction spiritual book club.
A guide to spiritual direction pacific school of religion. Life with god biblea spiritual formation study bible. Often a conversation might involve a situation where the directee is puzzled or blocked about. Spiritual directors international learns from joseph tetlow, sj. Spiritual direction is help given by one christian to another which enables that person to pay attention to gods personal communication to him or her, to respond to this personally communicating god, to grow in intimacy with this god, and to live out the consequences of the relationship. Spiritual direction book club how to join dan burke june 10, 2012 44 comments hundreds of you have read and responded with excitement about our new spiritual direction book club supported by our cast of amazing volunteers. Spiritual direction is a mentoring relationship between a seeker and a spiritual guide. In spiritual direction, you reflect deeply on the experiences of your daily life. A psychiatrist explores spiritual direction, by gerald g. Vicki is a wife and mother of six children ages 18 months to years. A classic of the spiritual life from the 16th century compares the spiritual journey to climbing a mountain and talks about contemplative prayer.
Villahoz many already appreciate the importance of spiritual direction in the interior life. Designed for individual or group settings, how to read your way to heaven. The books main message is to embrace the will of god in all things, prosperous or adverse. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. From the bestselling author of the secret life of bees, an inspiring autobiographical account of personal pain, spiritual awakening, and divine grace. See more ideas about spirituality, spiritual formation and this or that questions.
You may benefit from the companionship of a spiritual director. Counseling or problem solving is not the focus of spiritual direction. A person meets with a spiritual director regularly, typically once a month. Her aim is to make spiritual direction more accessible to the mainstream. The selected chapters are read in advance and prepared for discussion. Spiritual direction can add to your conscious experience of gods presence and love. The book s main message is to embrace the will of god in all things, prosperous or adverse. The book club meets on the second tuesday of each month from 10. Teresa of avila, a mystic and saint of the 16th century. For people seeking a more formal spiritual direction relationship with someone who has been trained in this discipline, they might then ask their pastor or their friends to recommend a.
When i was in seminary, this was the only book about spiritual direction that was even close to being interfaith. These convenient audio sessions let you adopt nouwen as your personal spiritual director. Written for her spiritual directors and confessors and gives a good insight into the mind, heart and life of st. Everything in a persons life can be brought to spiritual direction, but the special focus is on the presence of god and on the persons life of prayer and spiritual practice. Mabry tells you everything you need to know to make your spiritual direction sessions a sacred and fruitful time. The catholic book club shares classic and new book recommendations to educate, inform, and inspire catholics. However, sometimes authors use the term to refer to the direction of a persons spiritual journey rather than the actual practice of going to a spiritual director much is written about. Spiritual book club with a twist spiritual encyclopedia. Over his lifetime he wrote thousands of letters in which he offered his friends and acquaintances advice on the christian life, giving away a bit of himself to each of these correspondents as he signed his notes with a heartfelt and familiar. See more ideas about spiritual formation, spirituality and words. Starting spiritual direction is one of the first books on spiritual direction written for people who are receiving spiritual direction, rather than giving it. Spiritual direction christ the king catholic church. This book is proof positive that his spirit lives on, offering many who never met henri a chance to meet him now.
Oct 11, 2016 from the bestselling author of the secret life of bees, an inspiring autobiographical account of personal pain, spiritual awakening, and divine grace. Good books related to spiritual direction teresa blythe patheos. We also offer ongoing book clubs that support an individuals desire to meditate and grow spiritually. May 25, 2017 spiritual direction is a discipline through which a person explores and deepens his relationship with god the father, son, and holy spirit in the context of confidential ongoing conversation with another disciple of jesus who, because of hisher personal experience and intellectual knowledge of god and the spiritual life, accompanies others on. A spiritual director is one such companion, offering spiritual guidance. Ignatius, spiritual direction, opportunities for prayer and retreat, and an ongoing commitment to dialogue and service in our church and world. Get cascade ministries news and resources delivered straight to your inbox. Aug 19, 2015 the founder of shalem institute for spiritual formation, tilden edwards, gives us his take on spiritual direction in this wellwritten, easy to read love the large print book. The downside is that theres often no structure in place to help with understanding the content or really engaging with the concepts. Its a practice that began in the early years of christianity when people followed the desert mothers and fathers out to. Spiritual direction is available to everyone who is seeking to grow in their relationship with god. Spiritual direction is a way of companioning people as they seek to look closely, through the eyes of their hearts, at the guidance and transforming work of god in their lives. Homepage spiritual direction, seminars, retreats, book clubs and monthly classes the christian meditation center offers seminars and retreats throughout the year.
Blending her own experiences with an intimate grasp of spirituality, sue monk kidd relates the passionate and moving tale of her spiritual crisis, when life seemed to have lost meaning and her longing for a hasty escape from the pain yielded to. What is a spiritual director, and why should you get one. It is a meeting with a spiritual director who accompanies you in your quest to become more aware of gods presence in your. Given this reality, we are grateful to have a new team member with catholic spiritual direction who has a passion for sharing and discussing the rich treasures of the church with others. A director may help you discern the next direction in your life and what gods desire is for you. Spiritual book club parish ministries our lady of refuge. Joining a spiritual book club can be a great incentive to start reading more of the kind of books you know you should be reading.
All of the books listed here have been edited by or personally recommended by. Teresa will be blogging a book she is working on spiritual direction. Spiritual book club expand the boundaries of your awareness if you enjoy having your preconceptions busted, your perceptions shifted, and your spiritual muscles stretched by new ideas, discoveries, and breakthroughs in quantum science, metaphysics, esoteric studies, alternative health and medicine, human potential and spiritual. Susan friedrichsen susan is a certified spiritual director and retreat director and holds an ma in christian spirituality from creighton university. Community ignatian spirituality center of kansas city. Direction is about being encouraged to draw closer to your true self, discovering god in the midst of daily living. Spiritual direction, seminars, retreats, book clubs and. Just search the term online and you will find a vast array of books about the practice of spiritual guidance.