Spiritual Direction: A Practical Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 1848253745
- ISBN-13
- 9781848253742
- Series
- Spiritual Direction
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 221
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-09-16
- Publisher
- Canterbury Press
- Author
- Sue Pickering
Description
Spiritual direction has been an intrinsic part of the Christian tradition since the earliest days of the church when desert mothers and fathers were sought out for their wisdom and guidance. This guide aims to equip clergy and laity engaged in this task, or in training for it.
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