Spiritual Director: Practising the Charism of Presence and Attention

With rich insights, creative tools, and a wealth of resources, this is an essential companion for anyone exploring or deepening their journey in spiritual direction. It serves as both a handbook for practitioners and a resource for those in training. "Julia Mourant’s deep wisdom and rich experience in the field of spiritual accompaniment shine through in this attentive and thoroughly practical guide. A vital resource for those new to this ministry and a refreshing reminder for seasoned Spiritual Directors, it offers lasting insight for all who feel called to accompany others exploring the spiritual life." "Julia continues to share a wealth of knowledge and experience in spiritual direction, but at the same time gently invites us to deepen and raise our attention to the mystery of presence, and the dynamic of grace. Julia holds method and mystery together in a very tender tension. Her writing, and her teaching, is a celebration of spiritual direction as a life-giving charism where being and doing co-exist in loving wisdom." "In this comprehensive exploration of the formation of the Spiritual Director, Julia reflects on every aspect of the charism, distilling wisdom from a broad knowledge and understanding of the subject and many years of lived experience. It is an essential and informative guide both for those beginning to explore this ‘sacred vocation’ and also for the ongoing formation of any spiritual director seeking to uphold this gift of authenticity, attentiveness and ‘soul presence’." This concise yet comprehensive guide reimagines spiritual direction as a transformative gift for personal growth and the church’s vitality. Organized into seven parts, it serves as both a handbook for practitioners and a resource for those in training, covering: the charism and models of spiritual direction; inner reflection and faith development; essential skills like listening and questioning; best practices for boundaries and accountability; and lifelong learning. With rich insights, creative tools, and a wealth of resources, this is an essential companion for anyone exploring or deepening their journey in spiritual direction.

• | Author: Julia Mourant
• | Publisher: Hymns Ancient & Modern
• | Publication Date: Sep 24, 2025
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
• | ISBN-13: 9781786225771
• | ISBN-10: 1786225778