Healing as a Parish Ministry [Paperback]

Jan Alkire (Author), Leo Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2000

Jesus' mandate to heal the sick is beginning to enter into faith communities today. In this sound and practical book, Father Leo Thomas and Jan Alkire show how this vital ministry is rooted in Christian scriptural and sacramental tradition.

Pastors and lay leaders will benefit from the authors' faith-filled, balanced wisdom. "Healing as a Parish Ministry" will help all who read it become more effective channels of Christ's healing to those who are hurting.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...corrects much of the confusion and apprehension surrounding the healing ministry. The authors present a practical yet powerful guide... -- Barbara Shlemon Ryan, author of "Healing Prayer" and Healing the Hidden Self"

I find the faith and theology of "Healing as a Parish Ministry" not only orthodox but creative and necessary... -- Fabian Parmisano, O.P., Censor Deputatus

Pastorally sensitive, theologically balanced, and clearly written, "Healing as a Parish Ministry" is charged with a faith-filled spirit. -- Raymond G. Hunthausen, Retired Archbishop of Seattle

About the Author

Leo Thomas, O.P. (1922-1997), a Dominican priest, spent 35 years in the ministry of pastoral care. Founder of the Institute for Christian Ministries, he also co-authored "Healing Ministry: A Practical Guide".

Jan Alkire is a writer and national speaker. Her newest book is "Healing: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love".

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Byron Books (May 9, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0967981506
• ISBN-13: 978-0967981505
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,255,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for lay people who want to minister to the hurting., October 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Healing As a Parish Ministry: Mending Body, Mind, and Spirit (Paperback)

Lay people who want to minister to the hurting people they meet will need help as they come face to face with the pain of others. In this beautifully crafted book Jan Alkire and Father Leo Thomas O.P. give concrete ways for lay people to work in their parishes, as part of a parish team, to bring compassion to the hurting, to help people get to the roots of pain and help bring healing to those who are suffering.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and helpful, April 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Healing As a Parish Ministry: Mending Body, Mind, and Spirit (Paperback)

This book has helped me through some healing processes, especially the healing of relationships hurt over years. I found it extremely beneficial and helpful. It is as well written as the other book by the same authors. I would recommend it to anyone.