The Art of Spiritual Direction

W. Paul Jones, 2002, The Art of Spiritual Direction, Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books

Paul Jones grew up in a United Methodist family and church community but decided to be a Family Brother of the Trappist Order in 1989. He has a deep interest in spiritual direction and believes that Methodism is a model for consideration in spiritual formation. Jones reveals a deep understanding of spiritual direction. He believes that all Christians are called to be spiritual directors. He is comprehensive in this book on the art of spiritual direction. He connects it closely with the work of John Wesley. Jones also introduces a large variety of tools that may be used in spiritual direction.

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Soul Care: The Art and Science of Spiritual Direction

Soul Care: The Art and Science of Spiritual Direction

Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction

In preparation to my forth coming course on Soul Care: The Art and Science of Spiritual Direction, I will be recommending a few good books on spiritual direction.

Susan Phillips, 2008, Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Formation, Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing


Susan Phillips, an experienced and knowledgeable spiritual director shares her experience about the art and process of spiritual direction.Unlike other more technical books about spiritual direction, Phillips shares her journey with her directees. This is a collection of case studies with commentaries. A useful book for those who are curious about spiritual direction and not sure what spiritual direction is all about.

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