Christopher De Vinck's moving account of his life with his brother made a deep impression on the hearts and minds of Americans. Due to a tragedy at birth, Oliver de Vinck was born severely handicappedblind, mute, crippled, helpless. Despite the doctors' bleak prognosis, his loving parents took him home, where they and their children cared for him. He lived for thirty-three years."

Presented by the leading spiritual direction program in the U.S., this handbook addresses how spiritual direction leaders can present key topics in a spiritual direction program. It also provides wise guidance for individual seekers. Topics include contemplative listening, discernment, the wisdom of the body, ethics, male and female perspectives, sexuality, prayer and others. Each contribution features reflection questions and suggestions for further reading