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A Brief History of Spirituality , by Philip Sheldrake, reviewed by Douglas H. Gregg in Vol. 13.3.

A Rare and Precious Thing: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Working with a Spiritual Teacher, by John Kain, reviewed by Karen Erlichman in Vol. 13.2.

A God Who Looks Like Me: Discovering a Woman-Affirming Spirituality, by Patricia Lynn Reilly, reviewed by Billie Mazzei, MA in Vol. 2.3.

A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey toward an Undivided Life, by Parker J. Palmer, reviewed by Michel Clement in Vol. 11.2.

A Sacred Trust: Boundary Issues for Clergy and Spiritual Teachers, FaithTrust Institute (video), reviewed by Judy K. Bush in Vol. 11.2.

A Sacred Voice is Calling: Personal Vocation and Social Conscience, by John Neafsey, reviewed by Karen Frank in Vol. 12.4

Adventures in Simple Living: A Creation-Centered Spirituality, by Rich Heffern, reviewed by Jean Sheridan in Vol. 1.2.

Adventures of the God Detectives, by Nancy Reeves, Linnea Good, and Leslie Chevalier, reviewed by Beverly Williams-Hawkins in Vol. 13.1

Affirmative Aging: A Creative Approach to Longer Life, edited by Joan E. Lukens, reviewed by Milo Coerper in Vol. 2.3.

And Now I See: A Theology of Transformation, by Robert Barron, reviewed by James M. Keegan, SJ in Vol. 6.1.

Anglican Spiritual Direction, by Peter Ball, reviewed by Mary Earle in Vol. 5.1.

Archetypes for Spiritual Direction: Discovering the Heroes Within, by Bruce Tallman, reviewed by Beverly Williams-Hawkins in Vol. 12.1.

Art of Discernment, The: Making Good Decisions in Your World of Choices, by Stefan Kiechle SJ, reviewed by Rose Lynn M. Doromal DC, in Vol. 11.4.

Art of Spiritual Direction, The: Giving and Receiving Spiritual Guidance, by Paul W. Jones, reviewed by Cathleen O'Meara Murtha, DW in Vol. 9.3.

Asi Es: Stories of Hispanic Spirituality, by Consuelo Covarrubias, PVB, et. al., reviewed by Dennis Leder, SJ in Vol. 1.1., edited by Joan E. Lukens, reviewed by Milo Coerper in Vol. 2.3.

Ask the Animals: Spiritual Wisdom from all God’s Creatures, by Elizabeth Canham, reviewed by Karen Price in Vol. 13.2.

At Home in the World: A Rule of Life for the Rest of Us, by Margaret Guenther, reviewed by Beverly Williams-Hawkins in Vol. 12.4

At the Root of This Longing: Reconciling a Spiritual Hunger and a Feminist Thirst, by Carol Lee Flinders, reviewed by Cathleen O'Meara Murtha in Vol. 5.1.

Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring the Soul: 30 Stories of Interspiritual Discovery in the Community of Faiths, Ed. by Br. Wayne Teasdale, reviewed by Margaret Diener, OP, in Vol. 11.2.

Be Still: Designing and Leading Contemplative Retreats, by Jane E. Vennard, reviewed by Anne M. Luther in Vol. 7.2.

Becoming a Modern Contemplative: A Psychospiritual Model for Personal Growth, by Richard B. Patterson, reviewed by Richard Haynes in Vol. 2.1.

Beginning Spiritual Direction, by David E. Rosage, reviewed by Janie Normile in Vol. 1.2.

Being Prayer, by Mary Rees, reviewed by Sally Taylor in Vol. 12.4

Biblical Characters and the Enneagram: Images of Transformation, by Diane Tolomeo, reviewed by James J. Empereur, SJ, in Vol. 9.2.

Bone: Dying into Life, by Marion Woodman, reviewed by Felicia McKnight in Vol. 8.1.

Broken Body, Healing Spirit: Lectio Divina and Living with Illness, by Mary C. Earle, reviewed by Stephen Murphy in Vol. 10.2.

Care Through Touch: Massage as the Art of Anointing, by Mary Ann Finch, reviewed by Carmela Garofalo RSM, in Vol. 6.2.

Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, by Cynthia Bouregeault, reviewed by Elizabeth Holland, in Vol. 11.1.

The Circle of Life: The Heart's Journey through the Seasons, by Joyce Rupp OSM, reviewed by Judith Cauley, in Vol 11.3.

Coming of Age: Exploring Identity and Spirituality of Younger Men, by David Anderson, Paul G. Hill, and Roland D. Martinson, reviewed by Murray Groom in Vol. 12.4

Conjugal Spirituality: The Primacy of Mutual Love in Christian Tradition, by Mary Anne McPherson Oliver, reviewed by Susan Schenck Izard, in Vol. 1.3.

Connecting with God in a Disconnected World: A Guide for Spiritual Growth and Renewal, by Carolyn Coon Mowchan and Damian Anthony Vraniak, reviewed by Kit McCarthy, in Vol. 10.2.

Consider the Blackbird: Reflections on Spirituality and Language, by Harvey Gilman, Reviewed by Linda Douty in Vol. 13.4

Contemplative Heart, The, by James Finley, reviewed by Anne Schank, in Vol. 6.3.

Creating a Spiritual Retirement: A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives, by Molly Srode, reviewed by Susan P. Sihler, in Vol. 9.3.

Crossing the Desert: Learning to Let Go, See Clearly, and Live Simply , by Robert J. Wicks, reviewed by Karen Frank in Vol. 13.3.

Dance of the Dissident Daughter, The, by Sue Monk Kidd, reviewed by Cathleen O'Meara Murtha DW, in Vol. 3.2.

Dark Night of the Soul, The: A Psychiastrist Explores the Connection Between Darkness and Spiritual Growth, by Gerald G. May MD, reviewed by Donna E. Frysinger, in Vol. 11.4.

Darkness and Dreams: A Spiritual JourneyThrough Separation and Divorce, by Stephen A. Laucik, reviewed by Gloria Owens, in Vol. 7.3.

Dear Master: Letters on Spiritual Direction Inspired by Saint John of the Cross, a Companion to the Living Flame of Love, by Susan Muto, reviewed by John P. Mossi SJ, in Vol. 6.2.

Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry, by Henri Nouwen, reviewed by David M. Denny in Vol. 13.1

Desiring God's Will: Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God, by David G. Benner, reviewed by Jan Jett, in Vol. 11.4.

The Desiring Self: Rooting Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction in Self-Transcendence, by Walter E. Conn, reviewed by Donna E. Frysinger, in Vol. 5.3.

Discerning Heart, The: Discovering a Personal God, by Maureen Conroy RSM, reviewed by Bill Creed SJ, in Vol. 1.1.

Discovering the Narrow Path: A Guide to Spiritual Balance, by N. Graham Standish, reviewed by Ruth Rusling, in Vol. 9.2.

Divine Energy: God Beyond Us, Within Us, Among Us, by Donald Dorr, reviewed by Antoinette Voute Roeder, in Vol. 3.3.

Divinity in Disguise: Nested Meditations to Delight the Mind and Awaken the Soul, by Kevin Anderson, reviewed by Sheila S. Otto, in Vol. 10.1.

Drawing to God, Art as Prayer, Prayer as Art, by Jeri Gerding, reviewed by Jane Steinhauser, in Vol. 7.3.

Dreaming Beyond Death: A Guide to Pre-Death Dreams and Visions, by Kelly Bulkeley, PhD, and The Reverend Patricia Bulkley, reviewed by Karen Frank in Vol. 12.1.

Embodied Prayer: Harmonizing Body and Soul, by Celeste Snowber Schroeder, reviewed by Susan Schenck Izard, in Vol. 2.3.

Embracing the World: Praying for Justice and Peace, by Jane E. Vennard, reviewed by Karen Ball, In Vol. 9.3.

Emerging Heart: Global Spirituality and the Sacred, by Beverly Lanzetta, reviewed by Antoinette Voute Roeder in Vol. 13.4

Encountering the Sacred in Psychotherapy: How to Talk with People about Their Spiritual Lives, by James L. Griffith and Melissa Elliot Griffith, reviewed by David McKay, in Vol. 9.2.

Enduring Heart, The, by Wilkie Au, reviewed by Billie Mazzei, in Vol. 7.2.

Enneagram and Spiritual Direction, The: Nine Paths to Spiritual Guidance, by James Empereur, reviewed by Elaine Deasy RSM, in Vol. 4.2.

Enneagram in Love and Work, The: Understanding of Your Intimate and Business Relationships, by Helen Palmer, reviewed by Virginia Sampson SUSC, in Vol. 2.1.

Essence of Prayer, by Ruth Burrows, OCD, reviewed by Laurie W. Basile, MATS in Vol. 13.2.

Ethics in Pastoral Ministry, by Richard Gula, reviewed by Laura Swan OSB, in Vol. 3.1.

Exploring Christian Spirituality: Essays in Honor of Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM, edited by Bruce H. Lescher and Elizabeth Liebert, SNJM, reviewed by Alicia Kleiman, OSB in Vol 13.2.

Exploring Spiritual Direction
, by Alan Jones, reviewed by Elizabeth G. Stout, in Vol. 6.2.

Faith Styles: Ways People Believe, by John Mabry, reviewed by Douglas H. Gregg in Vol. 13.2.

Faithful Listening, by Joan Mueller, reviewed by Cathleen O'Meara Murtha DW, in Vol. 4.1.

Fan the Flame: Meditations for Spiritual Direction, by Rob Des Cotes, reviewed by Bobbie Bonk in Vol. 12.4

Fasting: Spiritual Freedom Beyond Our Appetites, by Lynn M. Baab, reviewed by Rev. Monica McDowell Elvig, MDiv in Vol. 13.2.

50 Ways to Pray: Practices from Many Traditions and Times, by Teresa Blythe, reviewed by Karen Price in Vol. 13.2.

Filling Words with Light: Hasidic and Mystical Reflections on Jewish Prayer, by Lawrence Kushner and Nehemia Polen, reviewed by Karen L. Erlichman, in Vol. 11.3.

Finding God in Each Moment: The Practice of Discernment in Everyday Life, by Carol Ann Smith, SHCJ and Eugene F. Merz, SJ, reviewed by Linda Douty in Vol. 13.1

Finding Sanctuary: Monastic Steps for Everyday Life , by Abbot Christopher Jamison, reviewed by Jan Jett in Vol. 13.3.

Finding Your Own Spiritual Path, by Peg Thompson, reviewed by Betsy Coester, in Vol 1.2.

Fire of Love: Encountering the Holy Spirit, by Donald J. Goergen, OP, reviewed by Jan Jett in Vol. 13.2.

Forgetting Ourselves on Purpose: Vocation and the Ethics of Ambition, by Brian J. Mahan, reviewed by Kenneth Wright, in Vol. 9.2.

Found Through Loss: Healing Stories from Scripture and Everyday Sacredness, by Nancy Reeves, reviewed by Joy Carol, in Vol. 11.1.

Friend of the Bridegroom, The: Spiritual Direction and the Encounter with Christ, by Thomas H. Green SJ, reviewed by Lee B. Spitzer, in Vol. 7.3.

Gifted by Otherness: Gay and Lesbian Christians in the Church, by L. William Countryman and M. R. Ritley, reviewed by Rich Rossiter, in Vol. 8.2.

Give Me That Online Religion, by Brenda E. Brasher, reviewed by Jeanne Estella, in Vol. 8.2.

God Between Us, The: A Spirituality of Relationships, by Lyn Brakeman, reviewed by Lois McAfee, in Vol. 9.1.

God Birthing: Toward Sacredness, Personal Meaning, and Spiritual Nourishment, by Michael Dwinell, reviewed by M. Grace Grzanek, in Vol. 1.3.

GodSpeech: Putting Divine Disclosures into Human Words, by Ben Campbell Johnson, reviewed by Miriam Frey in Vol. 12.4

God We Never Knew, The: Beyond Dogmatic Religion to a More Contemporary Faith, by Marcus Borg, reviewed by Susan Schenck Izard, in Vol. 4.1.

God Who Looks Like Me, A: Discovering a Woman-Affirming Spirituality, by Patricia Lynn Reilly, reviewed by Billie Mazzei, in Vol. 2.3.

Good Goats: Healing Our Image of God, by Dennis, Matthew, and Sheila Linn, reviewed by Donna Manocchio, in Vol. 1.1.

Good Road, The: The Journey Along a Spiritual Path, by Louis F. Kavar, reviewed by Steven Biesmann, in Vol. 8.2.

Graceful Life, A: Lutheran Spirituality for Today, by Bradley Hanson, reviewed by Joann Nesser, in Vol. 7.2.

Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying, by Michael Stillwater and Gary Malkin, reviewed by Des Raftery, in Vol. 11.1.

Group Spiritual Direction: Community for Discernment, by Rose Mary Dougherty SSND, reviewed by Mary Rees MS, in Vol. 2.2 and 4.2.

Guided by the Spirit: A Jesuit Perspective on Spiritual Direction, by Frank Houdek, reviewed by William Fitzgerald SJ, in Vol. 3.2.

Handbook for Spiritual Directors, by Julie M. Douglas, reviewed by John P. Mossi SJ, in Vol. 5.2.

Handbook of Spirituality for Ministers, by Robert J. Wicks (ed), reviewed by Lynn Huber, in Vol. 2.2. (Note: Volume 2 is now available.)

Healing Breath, Zen Spirituality for a Wounded Earth, by Ruben Habito, reviewed by Jean Sheridan, in Vol. 1.1.

Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection, by Wil Hernandez, reviewed by Bobbie Bonk in Vol. 13.1

Hidden Gospel, The, by Neil Douglas-Klotz, reviewed by Joseph Kilikevice OP, in Vol. 6.3.

Holy Invitations: Exploring Spiritual Direction, by Jeannette A. Bakke, reviewed by Patricia Hendricks, in Vol. 7.1.

Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality, by J. Brent Bill, reviewed by Teresa Blythe, in Vol. 11.4.

Hospitality: The Heart of Spiritual Direction, by Leslie Hay, reviewed by Catherine Grytting, EdD in Vol. 13.1

How Can I See the Light When It's So Dark?, Journey to a Thankful Heart, by Linda Douty, reviewed by Bobbie Bonk in Vol. 14.1

How Big is Your God?: The Freedom to Experience the Divine, by Paul Coutinho, SJ, reviewed by Margaret A.L. Blackie, PhD

Hungry Souls, Holy Companions: Mentoring a New Generation of Christians, by Patricia Hendricks, reviewed by Teresa Blythe in Vol. 13.1

I’d Say ‘Yes,’ God, If I Knew What You Wanted: Spiritual Discernment, by Nancy Reeves, reviewed by Wilkie Au, in Vol. 9.1.

Image Guidance and Healing, by Elizabeth Anne Vanek, reviewed by Marguerite Merz, in Vol. 2.1.

Image of God, The: A Theology of Pastoral Care and Counseling, by Leroy T. Howe, reviewed by Sarah Taylor, in Vol. 3.1.

Inner Compass: An Invitation to Ignatian Spirituality, by Margaret Silf, reviewed by Cathleen O'Meara Murtha DW, in Vol. 6.2.

Inner Journeying Through Art-Journaling: Learning to See and Record your Life as a Work of Art, by Marianne Hieb, reviewed by Laurel J. Simon, in Vol. 12.2.

Inner Way: Toward a Rebirth of Eastern Christian Spiritual Direction
, by Joseph J. Allen, reviewed by M. Grace Grzanek, in Vol. 2.1.

Interior Castle Explored: St. Teresa's Teaching on the Life of Deep Union with God, by Ruth Burrows, OCD, reviewed by Kthryn Madden, CND in Vol. 14.1

Introducing Spiritual Direction, by Peter Ball, reviewed by Bob Gardenhire III, in Vol. 10.2.

Introduction to Spiritual Direction: A Psychological Approach for Directors and Directees, by Chester P. Michael, reviewed by Donna E. Frysinger, in Vol. 10.3.

Jewish Spiritual Direction: An Innovative Guide from Traditional and Contemporary Sources, edited by Rabbi Howard A. Addison and Barbara Eve Breitman, MSW, reviewed by Karen L. Erlichman in Vol. 12.3

Jesus, Healer of Our Inner World, by Jack Walters SJ, reviewed by Robert J. Willis, in Vol. 3.3.

Jesus, the Holy Fool, by Elizabeth-Anne Stewart, reviewed by Grace Grzanek, in Vol. 7.1.

Jewish Spiritual Guidance: Finding Our Way to God, by Carol Ochs and Kerry M. Olitzky, reviewed by Zari M. Weiss, in Vol. 4.2.

Jewish With Feeling: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice, by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Joel Segel, reviewed by Karen Erlichman, in Vol. 11.4.

Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church, by Barbara Holmes, reviewed by Beverly Williams-Hawkins, in Vol. 11.3.

Knitting into the Mystery: A Guide to the Shawl-Knitting Ministry, by Susan S. Jorgensen and Susan S. Izard, reviewed by Lyle G. Kesecker-Dotson, in Vol. 10.1.

Lamplighters: Exploring Spirituality in New Contexts, ed. by Bernadette Flanagan, PBVM and David Kelly, OSA, reviewed by Laurie Basile, MATS, in Vol. 12.2.

Leading Diverse Communities: A How To Guide for Moving from Healing into Action, by Cherie Brown and George Mazza, reviewed by Karen Erlichman in Vol. 13.4

Leaving My Father’s House: A Journey to Conscious Femininity
, by Marion Woodman, reviewed by Felicia B. McKnight, in Vol. 1.1.

Listening for the Soul: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Direction, by Jean Stairs, reviewed by Jeanne Forsberg, in Vol. 7.3.

Listening to the Music of the Spirit, by David Lonsdale SJ, reviewed by Bill Creed SJ, in Vol. 1.1.

Lived Experience of Group Spiritual Direction, The, by Rose Mary Dougherty SSND (ed), reviewed by Steven Wirth, in Vol. 10.2.

Looking for a God To Pray To: Christian Spirituality in Transition, by William Reiser SJ, reviewed by Jean Sheridan, in Vol. 3.2.

Looking into the Well: Supervision of Spiritual Directors, by Maureen Conroy RS, reviewed by Laura Swan OSB, in Vol. 2.2.

Love: A Guide for Prayer, by Jacqueline Syrup Bergan and Marie Schwan, CSJ, reviewed by Kathryn Madden, CND in Vol. 12.1.

Memoirs of the Soul: Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography, by Nan Phifer, reviewed by Sarah Stockton, in Vol. 10.2.

Midwives of an Unnamed Future: Spirituality for Women in Times of Unprecedented Change, by Mary Ruth Broz, RSM , Barbara Flynn, and Jean Clough, reviewed by Bobbie Bonk in Vol 12.3

Monk in the World, A: Cultivating a Spiritual Life, by Wayne Teasdale, reviewed by Cynthia Stone, in Vol. 9.1.

Moral Discernment, by Richard M. Gula SS, reviewed by Richard Penaskovic, in Vol. 4.2.

My Monastery Is a Minivan: Where the Daily Is Divine and the Routine Becomes Prayer, by Denise Roy, reviewed by Elizabeth G. Stout, in Vol. 8.1.

Moving Toward Spiritual Maturity: Psychological, Contemplative, and Moral Challenges in Christian Living, by Neil Pembroke, PhD, reviewed by Antoinette Voute Roeder in Vol. 14.1

Mystic Heart, The: Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the World's Religions, by Wayne Teasdale, reviewed by Georgene L. Wilson OSF, in Vol. 6.3.

Mystical Healing: The Psychological and Spiritual Power of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, by John Horn, reviewed by Robert Schmitt, in Vol. 3.3.

Mysticism and Social Transformation, by Janet Ruffing RSM (ed), reviewed by Susan S. Jorgensen, in Vol. 9.1.

Noticing the Divine: An Introduction to Interfaith Spiritual Guidance , by John R. Mabry, reviewed by Kathryn Madden, CND in Vol. 13.3.

Practicing Discernment Together: Finding God's Way Forward in Decision Making , by Lon Fendall, Jan Wood, and Bruce Bishop, reviewed by Teresa Blythe in Vol. 13.3.

Prayer of the HeArt, by Kelly Schneider Conkling, reviewed by Teresa Blythe in Vol. 12.4

Proclaim Jubilee! A Spirituality for the Twenty-First Century
, by Maria Harris, reviewed by Jo-Ann Lannotti OP, in Vol. 3.2.

Quantum Grace: Lenten Reflections on Creation and Connectedness, by Judy Cannato, reviewed by Jane Galvin FCJ, in Vol. 9.3.

Radical Amazement: Contemplative Lessons from Black Holes, Supernovas, and Other Wonders of the Universe, by Judy Cannato, reviewed by Donna Frysinger in Vol. 12.3

Reclaiming Spirituality, by Diarmuid Ó’Murchú, reviewed by Jo-Ann Iannotti OP, in Vol. 4.3.

Reclaiming the Body in Christian Spirituality, by Thomas Ryan (ed), reviewed by Judy Brutz, in Vol. 11.3.

Rediscovering Friendship: Awakening to the Power and Promise of Women’s Friendships, by Elisabeth Moltmann-Wendel, reviewed by Karen Frank, in Vol. 8.2.

Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World, by John Lionberger, reviewed Karen Frank in Vol. 13.4

Romancing the Holy, by Debra K. Farrington, reviewed by Debra Donnelly-Barton, in Vol. 4.1.

Roots and Wings: The Human Journey from a Speck of Stardust to a Spark of God , By Margaret Silf, reviewed by Margaret A.L. Blackie, PhD in Vol 13.3.

Sabbatical Journey: The Diary of His Final Year, by Henri J. M. Nouwen, reviewed by David L. Fouche, in Vol. 5.2.

Sacred Art of Listening, The: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice, by Kay Lindahl, reviewed by Richard Penaskovic, in Vol. 8.3.

Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship & Direction, by David G. Benner, reviewed by Ewan Russell, in Vol. 8.3.

Sacred is the Call: Formation and Transformation in Spiritual Direction Programs, edited by Suzanne M. Buckley, reviewed by Teresa Blythe in Vol. 12.1.

Sacred Therapy: Jewish Spiritual Teachings on Emotional Healing and Inner Wholeness, by Estelle Frankel, reviewed by Rabbi Amy Eilberg, 10.3.

Sacred Threshold: Crossing the Inner Barrier to a Deeper Love, by Paula D'Arcy, reviewed by Donna E. Frysinger, in Vol. 11.2.

Saints to Lean On: Spiritual Companions for Illness and Disability, by Janice McGrane, SSJ, reviewed by Ellen Stratton, MDiv in Vol. 13.4

Seasons of a Restless Heart, The: A Spiritual Companion for Living in Transition, by Debra K. Farrington, reviewed by Linda Douty, in Vol. 11.4.

Seeker's Way, The: Cultivating the Longings of a Spiritual Life, by Dave Fleming, reviewed by Sharon Pelton MA, in Vol 11.4.

Secrets of the Soul: Padre Pio’s Letters to His Spiritual Directors, by Gianluigi Pasquale (ed), reviewed by Norm Turner, in Vol. 10.3.

Seeds of Grace: A Nun’s Reflection on the Spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous, by Sister Molly Monahan (pseud.), reviewed by Fran Klette, in Vol. 8.2.

Seeking God In All Things: Theology and Spiritual Direction, by William Reiser SJ, reviewed by Karen Frank, in Vol. 11.2.

Selecting Church Leaders: A Practice in Spiritual Discernment, by Charles M. Olsen and Ellen Morseth, reviewed by Tom Cashman, in Vol. 9.1.

Shared Wisdom: Use of the Self in Pastoral Care and Counseling, by Pamela Cooper-White, reviewed by Marjorie English OSF, in Vol. 11.2.

Sharing Sacred Stories: Current Approaches to Spiritual Direction and Guidance , by Robert Frager, PhD, reviewed by Linda Douty in Vol. 13.3

Short-Term Spiritual Guidance, by Duane R. Bidwell, reviewed by Michelle Gorman RSM, in Vol. 10.3.

Show Me Your Way: The Complete Guide to Exploring Interfaith Spiritual Direction, by Howard A. Addison, reviewed by Jeannette L. Renouf, in Vol. 7.1.

Small Group Leadership as Spiritual Direction: Practical Ways to Blend an Ancient Art into Your Contemporary Community, by Heather Webb, reviewed by Rev. Monica McDowell Elvig in Vol. 12.1.

Soul at Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations, by Margaret Benefiel, reviewed by Gordon Self, in Vol. 11.3.

Soul Brothers: Men in the Bible Speak to Men Today, by Louis Glanzman, reviewed by Joseph Kilikevice OP, in Vol. 11.1.

Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life, by Marjorie J. Thompson, reviewed by Georgene L. Wilson OSF, in Vol. 2.3.

Soul Guide: Following Jesus as Spiritual Director, by Bruce Demarest, reviewed by Sandra Lommasson, in Vol. 10.1.

Soul Mending: The Art of Spiritual Direction, by John Chryssavgis, reviewed by Nicki Verploegen Vandergrift, in Vol. 8.1.

Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton, by Morgan Atkinson, reviewed by Jan Jett in Vol. 13.4

Soul Types: Matching Your Personality and Spiritual Path, by Sandra Krebs Hirsh and Jane A. G. Kise, reviewed by Seung Hee Kang in Vol. 12.4

Soul Work, by Anne A. Simkinson and Charles H. Simpkinson, reviewed by Karen Frank, in Vol. 5.3.

Sounds of the Eternal: Meditative Chants and Prayers, by J. Philip Newell, reviewed by Rev. Marjorie Hoyer Smith in Vol. 13.2.

Source of Life, The, by Jürgen Moltmann, reviewed by C. Geordie Campbell, in Vol. 4.2.

Spiritlinking Leadership, by Donna J. Markham, reviewed by Oswald John Nir, in Vol. 5.3.

Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls: A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices, by Gary W. Moon (ed) and David G. Benner (ed), reviewed by Pegge Bernecker, in Vol. 11.2.

Spiritual Direction and the Gay Person, by James L. Empereur SJ, reviewed by Alice O’Donovan, in Vol. 5.3.

Spiritual Direction in Context, edited by Nick Wagner, reviewed by Beverly Williams-Hawkins in Vol. 12.3

Spiritual Direction in the Dominican Tradition, by Benedict Ashley OP, reviewed by Rita Petrusa OP, in Vol. 2.2.

Spiritual Direction: Beyond the Beginnings, by Janet C. Ruffing RSM, reviewed by Susan S. Jorgensen, in Vol. 7.1.

Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith, by Henri J. M. Nouwen, reviewed by Teresa Blythe in Vol. 12.3

Spiritual Director, Spiritual Companion: Guide to Tending the Soul, by Tilden Edwards, reviewed by Donna Frysinger, in Vol. 8.1.

Spiritual Exercises Reclaimed, The: Uncovering Liberating Possibilities for Women, by Katherine Dyckman SNJM, Mary Garvin SNJM and Elizabeth Liebert SNJM, reviewed by John P. Mossi SJ, in Vol. 8.3.

Spiritual Guidance: The Carmelite Tradition, by Kevin Culligan OCD, Margaret Dorgan DCM and Keith J. Egan TO, reviewed by Marian Cowan CSSJ, in Vol. 6.1.

Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life, by Frederic Brussat, Mary Ann Brussat, and Thomas Moore, reviewed by Rev. Karen Knight-Price in Vol. 13.3.

Spirituality and Mysticism: A Global View
, by James A. Wiseman, reviewed by David M. Denny in Vol. 13.2.

Spirituality of the Celtic Saints
, The, by Richard J. Woods OP, reviewed by Sylvia H. Maddox, in Vol. 7.1.

Still Listening: New Horizons in Spiritual Direction
, by Norvene Vest (ed), reviewed by Barbara B. Troxell, in Vol. 7.2.

Storycatcher: The Power of Story to Change Our Lives, by Christina Baldwin, reviewed by Donna Erickson Couch, in Vol. 12.2.

Street Journal: Finding God in the Homeless
, by Gary N. Smith, reviewed by Jean Sheridan, in Vol. 2.1.

Suffering and the Courage of God: Exploring How Grace and Suffering Meet, by Robert Corin Morris, reviewed by Kathy Spivey, in Vol. 12.2.

Supervision of Spiritual Directors: Engaging in Holy Mystery
, edited by Mary Rose Bumpus and Rebecca Bradburn Langer, reviewed by Cissy McLane in Vol. 12.1.

Sustaining Heart in the Heartland: Exploring Rural Spirituality, by Miriam Brown, OP (ed.), reviewed by Kathryn Madden, CND, in Vol. 12.2.

Synchronicity, The Inner Path of Leadership, by Joseph Jaworski (ed) and Betty Sue Flowers (ed), reviewed by Edwin Beers, in Vol. 4.1.

Take and Make Holy: Honoring the Sacred in the Healing Journey of Abuse Survivors, by Mari West Zimmerman, reviewed by Billie Mazzei, in Vol. 2.3.

Taking Care: Monitoring Power Dynamics and Relational Boundaries in Pastoral Care and Counseling, by Carrie Doehring, reviewed by Bill Creed SJ, in Vol. 3.1.

Talking to God: Portrait of a World at Prayer, edited by John Gattuso, reviewed by Kathryn Madden, CND in Vol. 13.1

Tellers of Story—Keepers of Dream, by Martha C. Bartholomew, reviewed by Mary Kearney Blume, in Vol. 7.3.

Tending the Holy: Spiritual Direction Across Traditions, by Norvene Vest (ed), reviewed by Joy Milos CSJ, in Vol. 10.3.

Teacher's Way, The: Teaching and the Contemplative Life, by Maria Lichtmann, reviewed by Catherine Grytting EdD, in Vol. 11.4.

Texts and Tips for Spiritual Directors
, by Anne Alcock, reviewed by Seung Hee Kang in Vol. 13.2.

The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection & Renewal, by Parker J. Palmer with Megan Scribner, reviewed by Catherine Grytting, EdD in Vol. 14.1

The Deeper Centre , by Eva Heymann, SHCJ, reviewed by Laurie Basile in Vol. 13.3.

The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness
, by Mary C. Earle, reviewed by Bobbie Bonk in Vol. 13.3.

The Discerning Heart: Exploring the Christian Path, by Wilkie Au and Noreen Cannon Au, reviewed by Kathryn Madden, CND in Vol. 12.3

The Experience of God: Icons of the Mystery, by Raimon Panikkar, reviewed by Rev. Monica McDowell Elvig in Vol. 12.4

The Kiss of God: A Dialogue of Devoutness between Father Thomas Keating & Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Produced by Wisdom Keepers Project/The Reb Zalman Legacy Project, 2005, DVD, reviewed by Teresa Blythe, in Vol. 12.2.

The Last Adventure of Life, by Maria Dancing Heart Hoaglund, reviewed by Linda Douty in Vol. 12.4

The Powers of the Universe
, by Brian Swimme, PhD, DVD, reviewed by Donna Frysinger, in Vol. 12.2.

The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice , by Rami M. Shapiro, PhD, reviewed by Richard Lenson, MD, reviewed by Richard Lenson, MD in Vol. 13.3.

The Splendor of Creation: A Biblical Ecology
, by Ellen Bernstein, reviewed by Karen L Erlichman, in Vol. 12.2.

The Wisdom of Wilderness: Experiencing the Healing Power of Nature , by Gerald G. May, reviewed by Catherine Grytting, EdD in Vol. 13.3.

Thin the Veil: Living and Dying within Celtic Spirituality, by Penelope Ann Thoms, reviewed by Karen Frank in Vol. 13.2.

Thirst, poems by Mary Oliver, reviewed by Richard Bough in Vol. 13.2.

Through the Eyes of Women: Insights for Pastoral Care, by Jeanne Stevenson Moessner (ed), reviewed by Laura Swan OSB, in Vol. 3.2.

To Begin Again: The Journey Toward Comfort, Strength, and Faith in Difficult Times, by Naomi Levy, reviewed by Toni Smith, in Vol. 6.1.

Transforming Fire: Women Using Anger Creatively, by Kathleen Fischer, reviewed by Cynthia Stone, in Vol. 6.3.

Trustworthy Connections: Interpersonal Issues in Spiritual Direction, by Anne Winchell Silver, reviewed by Kriss Erickson, in Vol. 11.1.

Unwilling Celibates, The: A Spirituality for Single Adults, by Jean Sheridan, reviewed by Sharon Plankenhorn, in Vol 7.1.

Urgings of the Heart: A Spirituality of Integration, by Wilkie Au and Noreen Cannon, reviewed by M. Grace Grzanek, in Vol. 3.3.

Vessel of Peace: A Guide for Pilgrims of the Spirit, by Ellen Stephen and Doug Shadel, reviewed by Bobbie Bonk in Vol. 13.4

Visio Divina: A New Prayer Practice for Encounters with God, by Karen Kuchan, PhD, reviewed by Laurie W. Basile in Vol. 12.4

Walking One Another Home: Moments of Grace and Possibility in the Midst of Alzheimer’s, by Rita Bresnahan, reviewed by Robert B. Williams, in Vol. 10.1.

Water Lily Waits: Music for Movement and Meditation, by Kathy Gracenin, MFA, Kristen Short, and Rusty Wiltjer, reviewed by Susan Scherr in Vol. 13.4

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Weaving the Wind, poems by Antoinette Voute Roeder, reviewed by Karen Ann Harvey in Vol. 13.2.

What are They Saying About Masculine Spirituality?, by David C. James, reviewed by Richard Haynes, in Vol. 3.1.

What Does It Mean to Be a Man?, by Thomas Hart, reviewed by Joseph Kilikevice OP, in Vol. 11.1.

When Prayers Aren't Answered, by John E. Welshons, reviewed by Linda Douty in Vol. 14.1

Wild at Heart: Radical Teachings of the Christian Mystics, by Tessa Bielecki, reviewed by Donna Erickson Couch, MA in Vol. 13.1

Writing Tides: Finding Grace and Growth through Writing, by Kent Ira Groff, reviewed by Kathryn Madden, CND in Vol. 13.4

Your Soul's Compass: What is Spiritual Guidance, by Joan Borysenko, PhD and Gordon Dveirin, EdD, reviewd by Karen L. Erlichman in Vol. 14.1