A Practical Guide to Pagan Priesthood (Paperback)

Rev. Lora O'Brien

ISBN 10: 073875966X / ISBN 13: 9780738759661

Published by Llewellyn Publications,U.S., Minnesota, 2019

About this Item

Paperback. There s a pressing need in the Pagan community for strong, aware, responsible, and accountable leaders. This book provides a down-to-earth perspective on what it means to be a priestess or priest and explores the duties, responsibilities, challenges, and benefits of stepping into such a role. Whether you are currently a priest or priestess, are considering becoming one, or would like to be more informed about Pagan leadership so you can better support your community, this book helps you learn about the practical skills required and provides ideas on how you can acquire or improve them. As Paganism continues to grow and new generations become leaders, this guide shares a practical picture of what the Pagan clergy can be. Helps readers understand the two primary categories of priestly duties pastoral and sacerdotal and shares guidance on specific topics, including teaching, crisis counselling, communicating with deity, devotion, intervention, healing, life rites, community celebration, etc. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Guide to Pagan Priesthood (Paperback)
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications,U.S., Minnesota
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 073875966X
• ISBN 13: 9780738759661
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Develop Your Skills and Talents for Effective Pagan Leadership

Join Reverend Lora O'Brien as she explores the duties, responsibilities, challenges, and benefits of becoming a priestess or priest. Whether you are currently in a leadership position, are considering taking on such a role, or would like to be more informed about the Pagan priesthood, this book helps you learn about the practical skills required and provides ideas on how you can improve yours.

There's a pressing need in the Pagan community for strong, aware, responsible, and accountable leaders. A Practical Guide to Pagan Priesthood provides a skill assessment so you can get a sense of your strengths and areas to work on. You will also discover the two primary categories of priestly duties―pastoral and sacerdotal―as well as insights into group leadership, teaching, crisis counseling, communicating with deity, devotion, healing, life rites, and community celebration. As Paganism continues to grow and new generations become leaders, this guide shares a practical picture of what the Pagan priesthood can be.

About the Author

Lora O'Brien (County Waterford, Ireland) has been consciously following a Pagan path for more than twenty-five years, and she dedicated herself specifically to the Irish Goddess Mórrígan nearly twenty years ago. She is a modern Draoí―a practitioner and priest of indigenous Irish magic and spirituality. For a decade, Lora served the community as manager of Cruachán/Rathcroghan, one of Ireland's most important sacred sites. Additionally, Lora is a cofounder and legal celebrant with Pagan Life Rites Ireland. Learn more at LoraOBrien.ie and Morrigan.Academy.