I blogged about all my coursepack readings, but I never finished blogging about the assigned books. In short, two of the books we had to read were two of the best books I've ever read as far as being wise, grounded in God, and grounded in lived experience.

(1) If I had to recommend one book to someone discerning a call about whether to become a spiritual direction, it would be Margaret Guenther's excellent book that is full of deep wisdom from years of being a spiritual director: Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction .

(2) If you are interested in learning more about contemplation, try an equally (thought differently) excellent book by Gerald May: The Awakened Heart: Opening Yourself to the Love You Need.