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Pneuma is a journal on spiritual direction and formation in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.

1. Twice a year the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality publishes the "Christian Spirituality Bulletin." Rev. Jon Fogelman recommends this bulletin, and it is available for $15. (US) from Bradley Hanson, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa 52101.

2. "Weavings: A Journal of the Christian Spiritual Life" is a bimonthly thematic magazine. Articles and poetry around selected themes, together with comprehensive book reviews on issues of spirituality, are presented in an inviting format. Recent issues have focused on hospitality, vulnerability, forgiveness, the contemplative life, joy, work, and tears. The rate is $19 for one year and $29 for two years. Publisher is The Upper Room, 1908 Grand Avenue, PO Box 189, Nashville TN 37202-0189.

3. A journal from the Carmelite Friars is "Spiritual Life: A Quarterly on Contemporary Spirituality." Its rate is $14.50 for one year and $27 for two. Available from Spiritual Life, 2131 Lincoln Road, NE Washington DC 20002-1199.

4. A newsletter for men in ministry, "On the Road to Emmaus," is designed to offer men information on workshops and support groups. You may get on their mailing list at The Centre, 145 Spadina Road, Toronto ON M5R 2T1.

5. Available from Pastor Glen Carlson is a teaching program designed to lead to an understanding of the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit. His mailing also includes a questionnaire for discerning one's own spiritual gifts. For information, contact him at Box 1648, Stony Plain AB T0E 2G0. Another inventory of discernment of personal spiritual gifts is Herb Miller's "Identifying Your Spiritual Giftabilities," available from Net Press, 5001 Avenue N, Lubbock TX 79412.

6. Two books you might want to check into are "Thirsty for God: A Brief History of Christian Spirituality" by Bradley P. Holt (a Lutheran) from Augsburg, and "Women at the Well: Feminist Perspectives on Spiritual Direction" by Kathleen R. Fischer from Paulist Press, 1988.