Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction Kindle Edition
by Margaret Guenther (Author), Alan Jones (Preface) Format: Kindle Edition
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Margaret Guenther uses the images of the spiritual director as host, teacher, and midwife to describe the ministry of spiritual direction today.
Print length162 pages
Cowley Publications
Publication date
25 January 1992
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Because the author's sincerity and authenticity resound from every page, ... this work is bound to prove insightful and revelatory to the inexperienced as well as the experienced. It is earthy and practical, sensitive and contemplative.-- "Sisters Today"
Even apart from its value as a book on the process of spiritual direction, Holy Listening is a delightful commentary on every Christian's spiritual journey.-- "Review For Religious"
This excellent and wise book continues an important trend as the spiritual traditions of classical Christianity and other religions are translated into the idioms and situations of the modern world. This work is useful for those who are spiritual directors, directees, or those interested in issues related to spiritual growth. ... I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is easy to read yet filled with insight. Perhaps the best recommendation I can give it is to say that it has helped me in my own spiritual pilgrimage.--Rev. Dr. Gerald A. Butler "Congregations" --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Born in 1929, Margaret Guenther was an Episcopal priest, wife, mother of three children, grandmother, spiritual director, mentor of spiritual directors, and retreat leader. She served as emeritus professor at General Theological Seminary in New York City, where she taught ascetical theology. She was also the director of the Center for Christian Spirituality, a pioneering program for the training of spiritual directors. She was a noted retreat leader and lecturer both in the United States and abroad, traveling as far away as China and Australia to speak at conferences and lead retreats. In later years she was associate rector of St. Columba's Church in Washington, DC. She passed away in 2016. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Publisher : Cowley Publications (25 January 1992)
Print length : 162 pages
4.6 out of 5 stars 252 ratings
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P Everall
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book to find out more about spiritual directionReviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2017
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I loved this book to find out more about spiritual direction. Well written and lots of practical advice and stories. Keeping what it said in my mind as I attended sessions, however, hindered the direction relationship, as each director is unique and so is what each person brings to the discussion and cannot be measured by one book. My expectations were unrealistic and I realised that this person had years of experience at spiritual direction, whereas I could well be among the first for mine. So I digested it and then decided to take the sessions as they came with positive results.
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Sue Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BestReviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2013
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As I am engaged in a Spiritual Direction course this book was recommended. It has proved to be the most helpful book I have read so far & supplements the learning and practice that I am engaged in getting to grips with - I would recommend it for anyone wanting to engage in a similar course. It is full of useful insights and images to which I could relate.
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Mrs H L Sherriffs
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved this bookReviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2018
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Absolutely loved this book. Clearly written, engaging and full of practical tips. The importance of being heard and sharing your story with someone is an essential part of having an identity - everyone should read this book to learn how to really hear and listen to people they encounter. The world would be a much happier place. Thank you, Margaret.
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Mrs. June Francis
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2014
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I have read other books on Spiritual direction but this was different in that it was written by a woman from a very personal point of view. I learnt from it and will be reading it again.
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Sonia
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating outline of spiritual direction.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2015
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I found this enlightening, explaining the rational of spiritual direction through her experience and learning. Guenther writes well, she is easy to understand, but makes you feel she knows what she's talking about and understands how we think. I read this in a day and it left me determined to seek out a spiritual director for myself.
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