Handbook of Spirituality for Ministers, Volume 2: Perspectives for the 21st Century

Handbook of Spirituality for Ministers, Volume 2: Perspectives for the 21st Century

In this second volume of a popular and practical work, distinguished author Robert J. Wicks brings together some of the foremost names in the field to present what they feel are important issues in the area of spirituality at the dawn of the 21st century. The 42 articles are divided into eight sections, each with its own introduction: Scripture; Darkness and Hope; Spirituality and Wholeness; Spiritual Direction and Mentoring; Prayer; Group/Community/Marital Work; Homiletics, Social Thought and Liturgy; and Ministry. Professionals, or would-be professionals in ministry, will discover knowledge, inspiration and compassion in this work that will be an indispensable addition to their library. This extremely useful book will find an audience among: ministers, seminarians and graduate students, parish/school/diocesan staffs, and religious communities A very good collection of material. -- Catholic Library World The contributions chosen are challenging, with a wisdom that educates and affirms while it stimulates new thinking and encourages growth. -- Ministry and Liturgy The very finest in contemporary spirituality once again in his second volume of Handbook of Spirituality for Ministers. -- Spiritual Book News This brings the best from the spiritual writings of many to speak to ministers. -- Resource Hotline This extremely useful book will find an audience among ministers, seminarians and graduate students, parish/school/diocesan staffs, and religious communities. -- Touchstone This extremely useful book will find an audience among ministers, seminarians and graduate students. -- Touchstone This profound and useful book will be a necessary addition to the library of anyone who ministers in the church. -- Spiritual Book News This well crafted volume brings the best from the spiritual writings of many to speak to ministers. -- Resource Hotline Robert J. Wicks, who received a doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, specializes in the treatment and mentoring of professional helpers and "healers," He is the author of over 30 books, including Living a Gentle, Passionate Life, After 50, Living Simply in an Anxious World, and Companions in Hope, (with Thomas E. Rodgerson). He is also the editor of the series, Robert J. Wicks Spirituality Selections. Wicks is on the faculty of Loyola College in Baltimore and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland.