Together Through Reflection

A helpful guide for busy leaders to prayerfully reflect on their work or engage in group reflection with their team.

Mission and ministry work can often be very demanding, so making time to hit the pause button for reflection before meetings and other important work has become a valued practice in many Catholic faith-based organizations. These pauses for spiritual reflection can enliven institutions, support the wide variety of individuals who work in Catholic organizations, and strengthen their important contributions to society. Designed for professionals in any organizational setting, Together Through Reflection serves as a helpful resource for mission formation and crafting fruitful reflection experiences for both personal and group use. The book offers theologically grounded content, prompts for thought and prayer, practical guidance, and other content to inspire a creative process.

Designed as a resource for faith-based, mission-driven leaders to use with their teams, this accessible guide offers practical direction for producing an effective and prayerful reflection experience. Professional ministers and chaplains, as well as lay leaders serving in Catholic organizations or institutional settings, and all engaged with shepherding Catholic identity into the future will find Together for Reflection an essential resource for building community and living a reflective life.

Bridget Deegan-Krause has served for nearly 30 years in ministry in Catholic healthcare and higher education. As a consultant for Catholic health systems and a retreat facilitator for boards and teams, she has worked to equip mission-focused leaders for service and is passionate about exploring spirituality as a resource for leadership. Her award-winning ministry leadership formation programming has been used in dozens of Catholic healthcare institutions throughout the United States. A former Jesuit volunteer, Bridget holds an MDiv from Notre Dame with a BA in its Great Books program. A board-certified chaplain, she has long served in leadership within the profession of chaplaincy. She currently serves as a sponsor director for Bon Secours Mercy Health System in Ohio, and as a founding board member for the Discerning Deacons project. A native of Michigan, Bridget resides in the Detroit area.