Other Programs:

Weekly discussion of next Sunday's Gospel reading. Every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.

Christian Meditation

Msgr. Murphy offers group spiritual direction 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month and 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of the month.

What is spiritual direction? It is not someone telling you what to do. Rather, it is a relationship based in friendship whereby Christians share their spiritual journeys with one another, and thus gain mutual insights.

Msgr. Murphy recommends the following books for those participating in this class or for those who would like to learn more about spiritual direction. They are available at Amazon.com; just click on the title to learn more or order the book:

Inviting the Mystic, Supporting the Prophet: An Introduction to Spiritual Direction, by Katherine Dyckman, SNJM and L. Patrick Carroll, SJ

Spiritual Friend: Reclaiming the Gift of Spiritual Direction, by Tilden Edwards

Women at the Well: Feminist Perspectives on Spiritual Direction, by Kathleen Fisher

An Invitation to the Spiritual Journey, by John Gorusch

Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction, by Margaret Guenther

Companions of the Inner Way, by Morton Kelsey

The following books are also recommended, but are out of print. You may be able to find them at a library or through an out-of-print book service:

Coming Home: A Handbook for Exploring the Sanctuary Within, by Betsy Caprio and Thomas M. Hedberg

Spiritual Direction: Contemporary Readings, by Kevin G. Culligan, OCD (ed.)