Listening and Spiritual Conversation

This essential new companion from the author of the much-praised Spiritual Direction will help anyone in pastoral care master an essential skill: hearing and speaking from a spiritual perspective. A comprehensive and practical handbook, it includes: Part 1: Missional Listening *Holy listening - to God, ourselves, and our communities *Sharpening our awareness of God at work in our own lives *Deepening our trust in the Holy Spirit *Theological reflection - the weaving of scripture, tradition, culture and experience *Building relationships that empower Part 2: Spiritual Conversation *Respectful engagement *Spiritual needs and a Christian response *Sharing our own stories and those of Jesus *Costly loving