Spiritual direction is an ancient tradition. Its purpose is to nurture personal relationships with the Sacred in daily life through dialogue and practices that open people to the leading and healing power of the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual directors are trained and experienced in sacred conversation. By listening attentively, they are often able to point to significance and help open you to God’s actions in your life. Reflecting the wisdom they hear and encouraging trust and response to callings, they hold you in prayer for God’s grace and guidance.
Inquiry
Paying greater attention to the spiritual dimension of life may generate new zest for living, the discovery of a calling or a future opened to new possibilities.
One-on-One Spiritual Direction
One hour one-on-one sessions are held with a Center director. In the context of spiritual companioning, directees share life stories and gain insights using techniques of inquiry, mindfulness and prayer. Spiritual directors help point to those issues and instances in a person’s lives that open them to the leading and healing power of the Holy Spirit.
If you are interested in exploring one-on-one spiritual direction, please contact us. A preliminary meeting with a Center director will be scheduled. In the preliminary meeting, more about spiritual direction and fees will be discussed (fees generally range from $50-$100 per session depending on the individual’s financial resources). For more information, contact Martina Clarke at 312-798-2350 or martinac@oldstpats.org.
Group Spiritual Direction
In addition to one-on-one spiritual direction, the Center also offers group spiritual direction, spiritual practice and study groups, and retreats.
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