Explore Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction is the practice of creating sacred space for another, a space of comfort and trust, where we can tell our stories. It is a time to reflect on how God is present in our lives and calling us to a deeper relationship. It is about how God is present in the ordinary - making our stories, sacred stories.

It is offered in both individual and group settings. Confidentiality is essential to both. Discussions in spiritual direction are held in strict confidence. Individual direction provides time to explore your faith journey in an in-depth manner within a one-to-one setting. In group spiritual direction, members share their stories in a small group (3-5).

Find a Spiritual Director

What is Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual direction is essentially companioning someone in his or her spiritual life. A spiritual director listens to the person’s life story and is attentive with the directee to God’s call and presence as it unfolds in the ordinary events of life.

The goal of spiritual direction is to deepen one’s relationship with God by learning to recognize divine grace in all aspects of one’s life. Through monthly conversations, a spiritual director serves as a guide and companion on the journey of seeking God.

Other ways of describing spiritual direction include holy listening, spiritual friendship, or sacred journeying. It is the art of listening with an ear for the movement of the Holy, or the Divine, in the context of a trusting relationship.

Source: Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana

Spiritual Direction is not ...

Pastoral counseling, problem-solving, therapy, or catechism. Directees are not “directed” or told to do anything.

The True Spiritual Director

The image of three chairs is often used as a reminder that God is the true spiritual director. Creating sacred space includes entering into the presence of God through prayer and silence.