In light of the upcoming film, EAT, PRAY,LOVE many Americans will be inspired to pursue a spiritual journey. Jackie O'Neal, author of WOMAN PRIEST can teach your audience how to deepen their spiritual journeys along the way.

O'Neal has been featured on numerous media outlets including The J.P. Godsey Show, The Press of Atlantic City, The Huffington Post, USA Today.com, and NPR.

O'Neal says: "What is most important is that each of us are on our own individual spiritual journey, have the freedom to explore and even question the tenets of our faith without being labeled a heretic by others. Not to take this road of exploration will impede our spiritual growth, and the guilt imposed on us by others will do little to bring us to enlightenment."

"Although I've written a book that encompasses spirituality, I was not always a spiritual person. I wrote my book Woman Priest in order to share aspects of my journey as a minister in the church, and commentary on world affairs, I believe the faith communities and individuals should be aware of, in terms of helping alleviate some of the suffering in our world."

"Traumatic events can cause event the most religious person to question faith, doctrine, and dogma. After my grown son's unexpected passing, I felt drawn to re-define spirituality for my life as part of the grief process. Most of the dogma and doctrine most of us have been taught via our religious institutions, are nothing more than man- made ideas."

O'Neal can talk about:

*Spirituality: What is the difference between being spiritual and being pious in the religious sense?
*Stages of Spirituality: Non-Church Go-ers Can Be Spiritual And More Evolved Than The Average Church Go-er
* Why You Don't Have To Be A Christian To Be "Saved"

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Book page: http://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Audrey-ONeal-S.T.M./e/B003LFJYBM/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Bio:

Jackie O'Neal made history as the first woman at an Episcopal parish to be nominated for the priesthood and can inspire women to follow their passions and career goals especially in male dominated cultures.

Jackie O'Neal has been regular contributor to award-winning The Press of Atlantic City, The New York Amsterdam News , The Huffington Post, USA Today.com among others. She holds an M.F.A. in Poetry and Fiction from the renowned, Sarah Lawrence College. In addition, she holds a Masters Degree in Sacred Theology from Agape Seminary. O'Neal taught Developmental Writing as a Senior adjunct professor at Atlantic Cape Community College where she was nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award 2007.

Originally from New York, O'Neal taught at York College of the City University of New York. Currently, she is an ordained priest and the only woman in 126 years to be nominated for the priesthood at her parish, The Church of the Ascension in Atlantic City, N.J. Her work includes being part of a chaplain's team at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center,and collaborating with international ministries in the developing nations. She has been married for over a decade to Mason O'Neal, a retired NYC investigator.