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"In a culture enthralled with technology, striving and speed, people of many faith traditions and no faith tradition long to slow down, pay attention and wake up to the present moment. They want help in realizing their hope that they can become more truly alive. This engaging and highly readable book offers spiritual seekers of all faiths guidance for the journey. Sharing stories from her personal life as a spiritual seeker and from her professional career as a retreat leader, spiritual director and teacher, ; Reverend Jane Vennard illustrates the joys and frustrations of spiritual practice, offers insights from; various religious traditions, and provides immediate invitations to practice ... She offers step-by-step exercises and meditations on such practices as caring for the body, rest, silence, solitude, letting go, community, hospitality, service and living gratefully. This valuable resource will serve spiritual seekers of all interests as well as clergy, spiritual directors; and teachers in the field of religious studies and spiritual formation. Each chapter includes suggestions and guidelines for intentional practices, and offers resources for further learning"--The publisher.Book Details
Author
Vennard, Jane E., Shapiro, Rami M.Date Published
2013Publication Subjects
Spiritual life.
Vie spirituelle.
Spiritual life.Call No.
BL624 .V46 2013ISBN
9781594734731 1594734739Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-176) and index.