Jesus Our Spiritual Director

Author : Wendy Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0835898768

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Jesus, Our Spiritual Director by Wendy Miller Pdf

Wendy Miller shows the deep biblical roots of Christian spiritual direction in her new book, Jesus, Our Spiritual Director. Very much aware of the growing interest among church leaders in Christian spiritual direction, Miller helps readers see the ways in which Jesus guided his first disciples. She encourages readers to grow spiritually through contemplative reading of the gospels. As readers explore the Gospels through Miller's guidance, they also gain insight into the spiritual lives of the disciples. Miller writers, for example, that readers will sense "the internal array of persons like Simon Peter, listening carefully to his submerged story of fear and anxiety which Jesus notices and brings to light." In reading this gentle guide to the Gospels, readers will discover that Jesus notices and brings to light their own "submerged" stories. Most important, Miller helps readers recognize ways in which God is in dialogue with disciples today. In addition to the Gospels, Miller includes stories of people that show the continued conversion that comes from Christ. Miller offers a groundbreaking book that demonstrates with clarity the ways in which spiritual directions is rooted in the Gospels and in the ministry of Jesus. Each of the thirteen chapters contains guidance for individuals and, beginning with chapter four, guidance for leaders. Here is an antidote for spiritual burnout.

Author : Bruce A. Demarest
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Spiritual direction
ISBN : 1576832864

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Soul Guide by Bruce A. Demarest Pdf

Spiritual and professional mentor Demarest provides biblically based, practical information on life and soul guidance, using the example of Christ as our Spiritual Director. This book is ideal for evangelical and mainstream readers who want spiritual emphasis (versus psychological emphasis) in the area of soul guidance.

Author : Jeannette A. Bakke
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585582600

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Holy Invitations by Jeannette A. Bakke Pdf

Learn how to nurture your awareness of and response to God's love and guidance through the historical practice of spiritual direction.

Author : Gordon T. Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830864706

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Spiritual Direction by Gordon T. Smith Pdf

We are not alone. God is present with us. And God gives us companions on the journey. A spiritual director is one such companion, offering spiritual guidance to help make sense of the faith journey interpret the significant markers on the road encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage and, most of all, to notice the ministry of the Spirit in our lives Gordon Smith writes: Even if we have been Christians and maturing in our faith for many years, we still need the encouragement and guidance that might come through spiritual direction. . . . Genuine humility is evident in our realization that we need a companion, a fellow pilgrim and Christian, who can help us discern and foster an attentiveness to God's presence in our lives. This is the gift of spiritual direction. Whether you are a director, a directee or simply someone who wants to learn more about this ancient ministry, you will find this book to be a helpful guide.

Author : Margaret Guenther
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Spiritual direction
ISBN : 9781561010561

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Holy Listening by Margaret Guenther Pdf

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 : Fr. Boniface Hicks,Fr. Thomas Acklin
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781945125560

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Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love by Fr. Boniface Hicks,Fr. Thomas Acklin Pdf

The need for spiritual direction—or the accompaniment of a spiritual guide—is becoming more prominent in a world where so many are suffering from so many wounds. With a harmonious integration of both timeless spiritual wisdom from the Catholic Church’s tradition of prayer and direction, and the insight of the psychological sciences, Fathers Thomas Acklin and Boniface Hicks offer a comprehensive guide for all who provide or seek spiritual direction. Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love fortifies priests, religious, and lay faithful who embrace the ministry of spiritual direction and accompany the wounded, assist men and women in hearing the voice of God, and model the love and mercy of the Father for the many who are seeking Him but do not know Him or have false images of Him. This book also shows how various aspects of the spiritual life can emerge from and be fostered by a one-on-one relationship with a spiritual director. Together with concrete guidelines and numerous examples from personal experience, this book refers extensively to Sacred Scripture as the foundation for spiritual direction. Furthermore, since the practice of spiritual direction goes back to the first centuries of the Church, the authors turn for guidance to the Doctors of the Church, the writings of the saints, and the papal magisterium in developing and supporting their insights. Spiritual Direction will call spiritual directors to deeper holiness even as they assist others in growing closer to the Father through His loving gaze of mercy.

Author : Christine Valters Paintner
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781932057218

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Earth, Our Original Monastery by Christine Valters Paintner Pdf

How can we meet God in our everyday lives? In Earth, Our Original Monastery, Christine Valters Paintner, bestselling author and online abbess for Abbey of the Arts, shares how living contemplatively with an appreciation for the natural world can make you more aware of the presence of God in every aspect of your life. She explores monks, mystics, and saints who have experienced the goodness of the Divine in nature and invites you to find solace and spiritual revelation in the wonder of God’s creation. The purpose of contemplative living, Christine Valters Paintner suggests, is to allow you to integrate the pieces of your life within yourself, in your community, and in the world around you. When you pay attention to each moment, you nurture your ability to see God’s actions in those moments. In Earth, Our Original Monastery, Paintner invites you to begin the journey of contemplative living by focusing on the image of the earth as your original monastery—the place where you learn your most fundamental prayers, participate in each day’s liturgy of praise, and experience the wisdom of the seasons. Paintner provides seven ways of seeing the earth in light of faith and pairs each one with a practical invitation to a practice. These include: the earth as original cathedral—where you first learn to worship and feel God’s presence around us, paired with the practice of stability the earth as original saints—plants and animals live their calling without trying to be something they’re not and inspire you to do the same, paired with the practice of gratitude the earth as original icon—nature can serve as a window to the holy in the same way that icons do, paired with the practice of lament As you explore what these connections between the earth and faith mean for how to see God in the world around you, you can also look at saints and mystics who experienced nature and the flow of the divine in similar ways.

Author : Dan Burke
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1644130890

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Navigating the Interior Life by Dan Burke Pdf

Most of us have questions about spiritual direction. What is it? What if I cant find a spiritual director? These questions and more are well answered in Dan Burkes book. The Lord is clearly calling all Catholics into a deeper union with him. This book, in a style which is both inspiring and practical, provides some of the Churchs most important wisdom about how to respond to this call.

Author : Liz Hoare
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819232571

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Using the Bible in Spiritual Direction by Liz Hoare Pdf

Spiritual direction is increasingly popular among Christians of all mainstream traditions, with demand for directors outstripping supply in many places. And although the Bible is central to the practice of spiritual direction, very little has been published on how best to use it in this form of ministry. Experienced spiritual director Liz Hoare explores the central role the Bible has played in Christian experience, in order to discourage poor, shallow, or rigid use of the Bible, which can lead to damage and inhibit spiritual growth. According to Hoare, the goal of spiritual direction is not a personal improvement plan but a people who are being shaped into the likeness of Christ, for the flourishing of the church as a whole. Using different methods of praying with the Bible and drawing on historical traditions of Christian spirituality, as well as current literature and practice, this book offers a rich, stimulating, and thoroughly biblical resource for all those who give and receive spiritual direction.

Author : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher : Forward Movement
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Spiritual life
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Spiritual Direction by Henri J. M. Nouwen Pdf

Author : Gerald O'Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0809139847

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Following the Way by Gerald O'Collins Pdf

World-renowned theologian Gerald O'Collins here shares his first book of popular spirituality, a beautifully written examination of the parables for living them in one's own life. The parables, says O'Collins, are an invitation not only to see the world of Jesus through the eyes of the time; they are also an intimate window into Jesus' own imagination and sensitivity, and his unique vision of God and the Kingdom of Heaven. Through the Parables, Jesus shows us an incredibly generous heavenly father who is unconditionally loving, utterly free, and wonderfully powerful. In discovering this loving freedom, we are challenged to give up security and walk a radically different path.

Author : Bill Gaultiere,Kristi Gaultiere
Publisher : Revell
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493428878

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Journey of the Soul by Bill Gaultiere,Kristi Gaultiere Pdf

The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus.

Author : Katherine Marie Dyckman,L. Patrick Carroll
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809123789

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Inviting the Mystic, Supporting the Prophet by Katherine Marie Dyckman,L. Patrick Carroll Pdf

Inviting the Mystic, Supporting the Prophet is written to encourage lay people, sisters and priests to confidently use their gifts to become spiritual directors to others. This book offers encouragement to those already involved in the task, builds upon the natural gifts of those who feel called to begin and hopes to increase the number of hearts willing to hear others in this way.

Author : Larry Warner
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830867530

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Journey with Jesus by Larry Warner Pdf

In A Journey with Jesus, spiritual director Larry Warner guides us through the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, similar to the way he's been leading people through them in person. Here's what he's observed: "The Spiritual Exercises helped people reconnect with Jesus and with themselves in life-giving ways. It was powerful." Ignatius wanted to help everyone, no matter what age or stage of life, experience Jesus. Through prayers and Scripture readings that largely focus on the life of Christ, the Spiritual Exercises that have been so powerful and growth-inducing for so many, including Warner, can be a tool for transformation in you as well. The exercises are designed to help you encounter the person of Jesus foster a deeper relational knowing of Jesus cultivate a greater desire and freedom to say yes to Jesus This book will guide you through Ignatius's traditional thirty-day retreat approach as well as the nine-month journey which allows you to take these practices into the "real world" each day. And you don't have to go on a retreat to do it. You can start now, and grow in Christlikeness right in the midst of your life. Are you hungry for Jesus and ready to do something about it? Are you committed to a sticking with a sustained journey of growth and formation in Christ? Then this book is for you. Open these pages, and let Warner guide you on the journey toward deeper intimacy with Jesus.

Author : Michael Drennan SJ
Publisher : Messenger Publications
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781788124997

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See God Act by Michael Drennan SJ Pdf

This book is born out of a wide range of practical experience of more than 20 years in working with people training for the ministry of spiritual direction. Spiritual direction recognizes that there is an energy in life that moves a person outwards and influences the direction taken. The focus of the ministry is to help the person notice those movements and make good choices that enhance the Christ-like quality of life. It acknowledges that the Holy Spirit is the primary director. See God act. The book seeks to provide a broader vision of the ministry drawing on insights from spirituality, scripture and psychology. These bring a fuller understanding of the person created by God, capable of knowing and responding to God. It acknowledges that many of the difficulties that arise in the direction of life are at the human, not the faith, level. Patterns are laid down in early life and can continue into adulthood. This can be so without much awareness of their source, though their influence may be evident. Even in a prayerful reflective life, further help may be needed to bring greater freedom from unconscious influences. Moreover, freedom is a key mediator to facilitate moving on to accept the gifts God offers. Life is dynamic, not static, involving an inner and an outer journey. We live in relationships with God, self, others and all creation. Jesus is active in life and meets people where they are but does not leave them there. The invitation is onwards. Attention is drawn to, and there is an exploration of the dynamics involved in the different relationships to bring greater clarity to them. The experience of working with people has highlighted the need of this development. Prayer that comes out of life and flows back into life is key to this. May the book inspire you to navigate your ongoing journey in the Lord in an integrated way.