The Terror That Strikes at Night: A Reflection on Overnight On-Call Shifts

Abstract

Responsibility for the overnight on-call pager can be nerve-wracking, particularly to CPE students and those who are new to chaplaincy. This reflection attempts to reframe the terror we may associate with night-time and draws on the spirituality of John of the Cross in offering encouragement to those who wish to do this work with greater openness, equanimity, or courage.

Keywords

Overnight on-call dark night of the soul John of the Cross chaplaincy education spirituality

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