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Reviews for Hospitality
“Leslie Hay’s Hospitality is a deceptively easy read as she deftly weaves
together her own experience of prayer, the wisdom of St. Benedict, and
down-to-earth counsel about the practice of this too-often misunderstood
ministry. This is a helpful book for experienced directors, beginners, and
seekers.” —Margaret Guenther, author of Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual
Direction and At Home in the World: A Rule of Life for the Rest of Us
“Drawing from the Rule of St. Benedict, a variety of scriptural and
theological resources and from her own experience, Leslie Hay invites
spiritual directors to reflect on hospitality as the essence of that
ministry. This book offers food for reflection and prayer, and invites the
reader to enter as a guest.” —Mary C. Earle, author of Broken Body, Healing
Spirit
"This thorough work includes numerous notes and an extensive
bibliography. It offers a Christian perspective that readies all
denominations to welcome God, others, and every aspect of
self."—Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction
"The concept of hospitality is given practical and specific application
for spiritual directors with questions focusing on acceptance, providing
space for 'tending the holy', and remaining free of judgment, prejudice, and
expectation. Recommended for spiritual directors, pastors, and any whose call
includes the guiding of others in their faith journeys."--The Church and
Synagogue Library Association, Jan/Feb 2008
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