The ministry of spiritual direction has expanded in recent years with a blossoming of programs all over the world. This book, articulates the wisdom of many leaders in the field. The authors, each with decades of experience, have helped design many of the most respected spiritual direction programs in the United States. Their collective wisdom is gathered here on core topics which are presented, along with guides for presentation, resources, and reflection questions. Contributors include such luminaries as Mary Ann Scofield, Jim Neafsey, Don Bisson, Jim Keegan SJ, Bill Creed SJ, Lucy Abbott Tucker, Maria Bowen, Joe Driskill, and Jim Bowler. Topics encompass contemplative listening, discernment, the wisdom of the body, ethics, male and female perspectives, sexuality, and prayer. Each entry features questions to contemplate and suggestions for further reading. A practical help to program staff, and dependable classroom material, this book also offers nurturing guidance to individual seekers.