Touching the Holy: Ordinariness, Self Esteem, and Friendship

by Robert J. Wicks

This repackaged edition of noted psychologist Robert J. Wicks's most popular book encourages readers to share and receive that sacred presence more openly, especially through the gift of friendship. The book's enduring popularity is due in part to its practicality: principles of self-respect, skills for stress management, and more. Also includes a new introduction by Wicks.

Genres: Spirituality

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

There is more than one author with this name. See also: Robert Wicks & Robert Wicks.

Robert J. Wicks (born August 2, 1946 in Queens, New York) is a clinical psychologist and writer about the intersection of spirituality and psychology. Wicks is a well known speaker, therapist, and spiritual guide who has taught at universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, nursing, theology, and social work for more than thirty years. He a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University Maryland

Reviews

[Bridgette]

Such a great book on spiritual formation. You learn what it means to live in 'ordinariness' and how much reflection plays a part in your spiritual growth. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn spiritual disciplines to grow deeper in their faith.

[Ashley Kennedy]

Something that you’ll keep going back to to keep you grounded. Super good read. Helps you discover parts of yourself. Therapy in a book in a way that also ties back to the Lord and His love for us

[Katrina Becker]

A great book in theory, and definitely interesting, but it did get pretty academic for my tastes, in terms of the psychology. For someone who is into that though, I could see this being a great read.