Go in Peace: The Art of Hearing Confessions

Gatta, Julia; Smith, Martin L.

ISBN 10 : 0819220884 ISBN 13 : 9780819220882

Editeur : Morehouse Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Book by Julia Gatta Martin L Smith

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Wise, down-to-earth and constructively confronting, this book helps clergy reclaim the sacrament of confession, a pastoral practice fundamental to the cure of souls. This compassionate, theologically- accessible exploration considers the Christian tradition of confession, the current context, and practical issues and includes examples of counsel offered to a range of penitents. These lovingly crafted combinations of thanksgiving, Scripture, prayer and action reinforce the reality of God s love for each penitent and, if you have never made a formal confession, may encourage you to experience for yourself the freedom God longs to give you, and those you serve. --Sue Pickering

This excellent book covers concisely the history, theology and practice of the sacrament of reconciliation, and emphasises the importance of confession and absolution in the Christian life. Written in a clear and straightforward style, it is an admirable introduction to its subject for clergy who so far have had little or no experience of this ministry, and offers practical guidance that experienced confessors too may well find helpful. --Hugh Wybrew

Christian talk a lot about sin without quite knowing what to do with it. Clergy and lay Christians who know their need to do real business with God have long needed such a wise, compassionate and practical guide. This thoroughly readable and humane exploration includes clear examples of the kind of confessions ministers may hear and people may need to make. Go in Peace should be required reading for all clergy engaged in this vital and deeply renewing ministry. --Gordon Oliver, Rector of Meopham and Nurstead

This excellent book covers concisely the history, theology and practice of the sacrament of reconciliation, and emphasises the importance of confession and absolution in the Christian life. Written in a clear and straightforward style, it is an admirable introduction to its subject for clergy who so far have had little or no experience of this ministry, and offers practical guidance that experienced confessors too may well find helpful. --Hugh Wybrew

Christian talk a lot about sin without quite knowing what to do with it. Clergy and lay Christians who know their need to do real business with God have long needed such a wise, compassionate and practical guide. This thoroughly readable and humane exploration includes clear examples of the kind of confessions ministers may hear and people may need to make. Go in Peace should be required reading for all clergy engaged in this vital and deeply renewing ministry. --Gordon Oliver, Rector of Meopham and Nurstead

Présentation de l'éditeur :

*Helps develop the pastoral skills needed for hearing confessions *Authors have extensive experience as spiritual directors, quiet day and retreat leaders, and Episcopal parish priests. Although the sacramental Rite of Reconciliation is included in many Anglican prayer books, nothing has been written expressly for Anglicans since the 1980s that focuses on the pastoral skills required for this ministry. This book combines and passes on the teaching, coaching, skill development, and accumulated pastoral wisdom that has not been widely accessible or well integrated into clergy training. Transcripts and verbatims of actual confessions plus counseling sessions involving a wide range of people makes this a unique ministry resource for most seminaries and theological colleges, plus clergy in general including Lutheran pastors who use the rite of Individual Confession and Absolution in the Lutheran Book of Worship.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Morehouse Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0819220884
• ISBN 13: 9780819220882
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 144