Soul Pain: Priests Reflect on Personal Experiences of Serious and Terminal Illness - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1848252773 ISBN 13 : 9781848252776

Editeur : Canterbury Press Norwich, 2013

Synopsis

Priests in their pastoral ministry encounter heart-breaking incidents occurring before what is regarded as a normal life-span: a child with cancer, a road accident, a seriously ill young mother, a bright student struck down. While this may be some preparation, when priests and ministers personally experience serious or terminal illness, they have the additional burden of being in a public role; of needing to manage outward behaviours and inner feelings. They live out the difficult questions which others bring to them, and to which there are no easy answers. Soul Pain (a term coined by Dame Cicely Saunders) is a moving, articulate and profound series of reflections on the shock, fear, anger, desolation, acceptance that serious illness brings, the choices to be faced and the meaning of healing in such contexts. Theologically rich and with a depth of wisdom learned at great cost, this book is full of illuminating insights for all who minister to those with life-threatening conditions and those who watch and wait. Essential reading for all in pastoral ministry.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jennifer Tann is Professor Emerita of Innovation at Birmingham and is a trustee of several charities including Education for Ministry. She is a Bishops' selection adviser, a member of Gloucester Diocesan Synod and Bishop's Council, and General Synod.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Canterbury Press Norwich
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1848252773
• ISBN 13: 9781848252776
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Éditeur: Tann Professor Jennifer
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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