Examines themes of spiritual direction and pastoral care, including ministry and brokenness, the role of the spiritual director, including the topic of obedience, the misuse of spiritual authority, and child abuse. In the essays, the author couragously challenges the Church to face these issues, honestly and sensitively, with faithfulness to the orthodox patristic tradition while embracing and engaging modern thinking on the topics. With a foreword by Bishop Kallistos Ware.