SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
What is spiritual direction?
Spiritual direction is a key discipline for Christians because it offers a safe place for attending to one's ongoing process of transformation and surrender to God outside the public view and without any other agenda. As Thomas Merton says, "The whole purpose of spiritual direction is to penetrate beneath the surface of a man's life, to get behind the façade of conventional gestures and attitudes which he presents to the world, and to bring out his inner spiritual freedom, his inmost truth, which is what we call the likeness of Christ in his soul" (Spiritual Direction and Meditation).
The phrase "spiritual direction" is a misnomer in a way, because it is not so much about being directive as it is about being open, receptive, aware of and responsive to the movement of the Spirit in the directee's life. It is understood that the Holy Spirit is the true director, Advocate, or Counselor given to lead us into truth as we are able to bear it (John 15, 16). The director is present to assist the directee in paying attention to the invitations of the Holy Spirit and to support the directee in making a faithful response.
WhO is spiritual direction for?
The unhurried process of spiritual direction meets us exactly where we are at in our own personal journey. You are invited to be heard, understood, and to grow in relationship with God.
Individuals who seek spiritual direction typically have a desire to reflect on their spiritual life and:
- may hunger for rest, renewal and restoration
- may want to grow in their awareness of God
- may want to learn new ways to pray
- may want to discern God's leading in areas of life including vocation, relationships, and purpose
What does it cost?
$100 per session! (If Cost is an issue… Let me know!!!)
“A spiritual director is one who helps another to recognize and to follow the inspirations of grace in their life, in order to arrive at the end to which God is leading them.”
- Thomas Merton