An Introduction
Books to Read
Beginning the Journey: These are good for introductory individual work and can be used in group studies.
Invitation to Presence, A Guide to Spiritual Disciplines, by Wendy Miller, Upper Room, 1995;
Soul Feast, by Marjorie J. Thompson, Westminster John Knox Press, 1995;
Praying with Thomas Merton, by WayneSimsic, Saint Mary's Press, 1994;
Praying with Teresa of Avila, by RosemaryBroughton, Saint Mary's Press, 1996;
Readings on the Journey:
The Way of the Heart, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, The Seabury Press, 1981;
The Kingdom Within, by John A. Sanford, Harper, 1970;
The Seven Whispers, by Christina Baldwin, New World Library, 2002;
Addiction and Grace. Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions, by Gerald G. May, Harper, 1988;
Drinking from a Dry Well, Thomas H. Green, Ave Maria, 1991;
About Spiritual Direction:
Holy Listening. The Art of Spiritual Direction, by Margaret Guenther, Cowley Publications, 1992;
Soul Friend, Spiritual Direction in the Modern World, by Kenneth Leech, New Revised Edition, Morehouse Publishing, 2001;
The Art of Spiritual Direction, by W. Paul Jones, Upper Room, 2002;
The Deeper Journey: These are readings and studies, some of which may be used in group work as well
Dark Night Journey, by Sandra Cronk, Pendle Hill Publications, 1991;
John of the Cross, by Kieran Kavanaugh (The Classics of Western Spirituality), Paulist Press, 1987;
The Could of Unknowing, by James Walsh (The Classics of Western Spirituality), Paulist Press, 1981;
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, by Louis J. Puhl, Loyola Press, 1951;
Moment By Moment. A Retreat in Everyday Life, by Carol Ann Smith, and Eugene F. Merz, Ave Maria Press, 2000 (The Spiritual Exercises of St. Isnatius companions this);
Spiritual Direction in Ministry:
Speaking of God. Evangelism an Initial Spiritual Guidance, by Ben Campbell Johnson, Westminster/John Knox Press, 1991;
The Godbearing Life. The Art of Soul Tending for
Youth Ministry, by Kenda Creasy Dean, and Ron Foster, Upper Room, 1998;
Spiritual Awakening. A guide to spiritual life in congregations, by John Ackerman, Alban Institute, 1994;
The Soul of Tomorrow's Church. Weaving Spiritual Practices in Ministry Together, by Kent Ira Groff, Upper Room, 2000;
Spiritual Formation: An Introduction is a resource of the Center for Ministry.
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