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Michael, Chester P.

An introduction to spiritual direction : a psychological approach for directors and directees / Chester P. Michael. - New York : Paulist Press, c2004. - vi, 231 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-231).

History of spiritual direction -- What and why of spiritual direction -- Actual process of spiritual direction -- Qualities of a good spiritual director -- Qualities to encourage in a directee -- Six steps of our journey of faith -- Three obstacles to grace and their remedies -- How to discern God's will -- Signs of spiritual progress -- Direction for different levels of faith -- Four steps of individuation -- Spiritual direction in times of crisis -- Spiritual direction for the different temperaments -- Spiritual direction for contemplative souls -- A balanced Christianity -- Pitfalls in spiritual direction -- How to deal with extraordinary spiritual phenomena -- Facing death and the cross -- Facing the future with hope.

ISBN: 0809141744 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003019580

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Spiritual direction.

LC Class. No.: BV5053 / .M53 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 253.5/3