Author: William B. Miller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627853255
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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The best catechists all have one thing in common: an ever-deepening loving relationship with Jesus, solidly rooted in the faith and prayers of our church. Catechists who are on fire with God's love can't help but pass their enthusiasm and love on to those they teach. William Miller is just such a catechist. From the first pages here, you'll feel inspired by his enthusiasm for our catechetical ministry. Through powerful stories and down-to-earth suggestions, he'll help you connect your own sacred stories to the great stories and meanings of our faith. He'll lead you through many of the wonderful ways our faith can help us build a strong and loving relationship with the Lord, no matter what life throws at us. Whether you're a new catechist or have been teaching for years, this guide to a passionate and joyful faith can help you re-engage and re-energize, making a difference in your life, and in the lives of all you teach. With a Master's Degree in RE and a certificate in Spiritual Direction, Bill has spent his entire career in service to the Catholic Church at the parish, diocesan, and national levels. Bill and his wife of 38 years, Marilyn, reside in Akron, OH.
Author: Janet Schaeffler
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
ISBN: 9781585959495
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 90
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This Moving and Inspirational Book Invites Catechists to Put Aside their Lesson Plans and Teaching Supplies Every so often to Discover How God Continues to Call Them. "Our ministry as catechists influences who we are and what we do," says Janet Schaeffler. "It enables us to grow-in spirituality…in ways we might never experience if we weren't catechists." With insights on various types of spirituality, plus discussion questions and suggested activities for spiritual growth, this book makes a perfect guide for catechist retreats or individual study, as it gives catechists new strength to accompany others on their faith journeys. Book jacket.
Author: Rev. Fr. Paul O’Sullivan
Publisher: TAN Books
ISBN: 1505102383
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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A beautiful little book "all about the Holy Ghost," including prayers to Him. Shows He really and truly dwells in every soul that is in the state of grace. He aids all Christians without exception, if only we will ask His help. Enlightening and encouraging!
Author: Charles Hugo Doyle
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Spiritual direction is a vital aspect of the priestly ministry. It launches souls on the road to Heaven and keeps them oriented as the pathway becomes narrow and steep. Everyone -- from the pope to the most innocent of children -- needs spiritual direction. In these rich pages, Msgr. Charles Hugo Doyle shares wisdom and practical advice on the process that holds rewards not only for priests but for lay faithful as well. As Fr. Edward J. Hogan of St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore observed when the book was first published in 1958, "There are countless souls ripe for sanctity, full of generosity and desire, and needing only the expert advice of a divinely ordained doctor of souls to advance toward sainthood. Yet how often they remain unattended!" Fr. Hogan observed that some Catholic priests hesitate to engage in spiritual direction and to reap the harvest of saints it can produce because they suffer from "a feeling of inadequacy and of lack of the requisite knowledge for so sensitive an undertaking." This is why the famed Msgr. Doyle wrote this book. He guided a generation of priests in the time-tested methods of spiritual direction and even today serves as a guide for lay Catholics who want to progress in holiness but have yet to find a spiritual director of their own. In one timeless volume, Msgr. Doyle lays out the classic principles of Catholic spirituality and distills advice from saints who were commonly regarded as the greatest spiritual directors of their time. You will discover: The art of maintaining a devotional spirit all day long How to advance through the "spiritual stages" The stumbling blocks to genuine meditation Seven brief prayers that can increase your devotion at Mass Eight indicators that you are growing in holiness Ten proven methods to advance in virtue You will also find ways the devil tries to disrupt you on the path to holiness and how to effectively battle the seven deadly sins. Additionally, you will learn about the danger of scruples, how to overcome them, and how to replace fear with a childlike trust and confidence in God. St. Vincent Ferrer, the great Dominican saint, said about spiritual direction, "A person who has a director by whom he allows himself to be guided . . . will more easily and quickly arrive at perfection than he ever could by himself." This book is a must for every serious Christian's spiritual library.
Author: John Roberto
Publisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 0814668038
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church is designed for pastors and parish leaders who wish to initiate or enhance their use of digital tools and methods to further their mission and ministries. No matter your level of confidence, comfort, and competency in digital ministry, you will find ideas, strategies, and next steps for you and for your church community. Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church provides concrete ways to create and foster digitally integrated ministry and faith formation, extending the ministry of the local church into online spaces and communities where more and more people gather to nurture, explore, and share their faith today. Digital Ministry and Leadership in Today's Church was created by a team of experienced leaders who bring years of experience in utilizing digital tools, methods, and media in church life and especially faith formation. Margaret Babcock brings a special focus and experience in curation and website development for a Catholic diocese. Deanna G. Bartalini is a parish minister and writes about how to use technology to spread the Gospel. Claudia McIvor is the cofounder of Digital Discipleship Boot Camp. Bill Miller brings decades of experience in faith formation at the local and national levels and is an author and spiritual director. John Roberto is an author, teacher, and founder of Lifelong Faith Associates, and he has over a decade of experience in applying digital tools, methods, and media in lifelong faith formation. Tim Welch is an author and has served as the specialist in educational media/technology for a Catholic diocese.
Author: Philip St. Romain
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557776228
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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"Handbook for Spiritual Directees is a collection of spiritual exercises that can be used by directees to stimulate reflection and discussion in spiritual direction. Spiritual directors will also find it a helpful resource in their ministry of supporting and guiding directees. Of course, anyone interested in spiritual growth can also make good use of this material, even if they are not in a formal, spiritual direction relationship." --from back cover.
Author: Fr. Boniface Hicks
Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
ISBN: 194512556X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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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: Francis Kelly Nemeck
Publisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 9780814654477
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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It may well become a classic in this important area of spirituality. It is the reader's opinion that if you read only one book on this subject this year, The Way of Spiritual Direction should be the one." John G. Durbin, STL.
Author: Rose Mary Dougherty
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809141760
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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These moving, positive essays witness the experiences of participants in Shalem Institute's group spiritual direction workshops. Each author relates what he or she learned as a member, mentor or facilitator of a spiritual direction group--a community gathered together to seek and share a desire for God in communal silence, dialogue, intercessory prayer and discernment--and adapts it to a specific setting--the family, workplace, congregation, seminary, the homeless. The result is this collection--a loving, gentle testament to the power of spiritual direction groups--that enables young and old, clergy and laity of all faiths to realize, celebrate and proclaim a commonality of greater spiritual purpose. Fluid and well-honed, The Lived Experience of Group Spiritual Direction is of great value to seminarians, graduate students, church organizations, clergy and laity of all faiths, as well as to anyone seeking guidance on the value of group spiritual direction. It features biographies of its numerous contributors. +
Author: Antonio P. Villahoz
Publisher: Scepter Publishers
ISBN: 1594172307
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 49
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Many already appreciate the importance of spiritual direction in the interior life. But having a good director is not enough. One must also know how to make the most of spiritual direction. This book will help you to prepare well for your time in spiritual direction. It describes the four keys to a successful conversation with your director and offers a list of topics that should be covered. It will help you discern what is important and what is not important to talk about in spiritual direction. Making the Most of Spiritual Direction is a helpful aid to beginners and to those with more experience, as well as priests and those entrusted with giving direction to others.
