Go In Peace by Martin L Smith
Go In Peace offers help to clergy exercising pastoral ministry as confessors. It provides an overview of Anglican Rite of Reconciliation, the pastoral skills needed, its relationship to pastoral counselling, the disciplines of confidentiality and the integration of this ministry into mature priestly identity and spirituality.
Christian talk a lot about sin without quite knowing what to do with itClergy 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
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
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
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
Martin L. Smith is the Senior Associate Rector at St. Columba’s Church in Washington DC and pursues a wide-ranging ministry of lecturing, retreats and workshops. Julia Gatta is Professor of Pastoral Theology at the School of Theology in the University of the South.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848251960 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848251963 |
| Title | Go In Peace |
| Author | Martin L Smith |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canterbury Press Norwich |
| Year published | 2013-02-21 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
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