MH 2301 - Christian Spirituality in Health Care: Practices & Practitioners

Reviving early Christian practices for the modern world, this network provides support for learning and growing in prayer practices amidst the overload of contemporary society.

Daily devotionals are nothing new in Christianity. This version from the Upper Room is a useful one for using across most Christian faiths and may provide inspiration for practical aspects of introducing faith into secular situations. Also has a Spanish language version, El Aposento Alto.

Another well-known devotional publication with broad Christian appeal.

If you are working with Catholics or in a Catholic environment, the Rosary is a prayer devotional you'll need to understand. It is scripture-based and meant to provide a meditative reflection on various aspects of the life of Christ. This website will introduce you to the background of the Rosary and how to pray it.

Many Catholic Christian practices are unfamiliar to non-Catholics. Working in a Catholic culture, you'll also want to know about the Sacraments, especially the Anointing of the Sick and the Eucharist. This page from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops helps explain and ground these practices in scripture.

The importance of a good work-life balance is being rediscovered and named as claiming the Sabbath. This first of two articles discusses the Sabbath as a gift. Second article in the series is at: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/1997/september1/7ta38b.html?paging=off

Labyrinths may be secular or sacred. They have been used in Christian practice as a practical pilgrimage for those who could not make a physical pilgrimage. This site is for learning about labyrinths. Hover over the "i" to learn more about labyrinths in our area.

Originally called "Speaking of Faith" this Public Radio program explores the questions of "what does it mean to be human" and "how do we want to live." You can browse current episodes, listen online or by finding the nearest radio station that carries "On Being," and you can read their blog. Recent episode on "The evolution of the science-religion debate" is available as well as other interesting episodes.

This academic center at the University of Minnesota promotes spirituality (Christian or otherwise). The website includes links to evidence informed practice modules, research, free online learning modules, and workshops and research from the Center.

A non-profit, multi-faith network providing information, education, research, and publications on the role of spiritual care in health care.

Provides resources for health care professionals to maintain their sense of calling in the health care professions.

Based at Duke University, there are links to education and research, a link to their monthly newsletter, Crossroads (on religion, spirituality, and health), and recent research by the Center and members of the Faculty of Duke University.

Maintained by the prestigious Templeton Press of the Templeton Foundation, this site provides resources for providers, researchers, and educators on the connection between spirit and health; it also provides resources on several key health areas.

Jean Vanier is the founder of L'Arche and Daybreak communities in Europe and North America. His spirituality focuses on the importance of each person. His works are accessible and raise issues of community, personal growth, disappointment, and mental and physical disability.

Henri Nouwen served for several years as a hospital chaplian and taught in the Divinity Schools at Yale and Harvard. His work, "The Wounded Healer" discusses the importance of spirituality in working with the sick, disabled, and marginalized.