The Most Common Mistake in Spiritual Direction
Is it possible to waste spiritual direction—even while doing everything “right” on the surface?
In this talk, we explore a rarely discussed spiritual danger: how the enemy works to neutralize the graces of spiritual direction by keeping it contained to the session itself. When spiritual direction doesn’t change how we live, think, or act, something is wrong.
Drawing from lived experience and the wisdom of the saints—including Saint Philip Neri—this reflection explains why spiritual direction is sacred time, why it matters so much to prepare for it, and how failing to follow through can quietly block real spiritual growth.
You’ll learn:
👉 Why the devil especially targets spiritual direction
👉 How spiritual direction can become fruitless without docility
👉 What it means to truly honor the time of your spiritual director
👉How to prepare, listen, and act so grace isn’t wasted
If you’ve ever wondered whether spiritual direction is “working,” this video may change how you approach every session going forward.
FREE RESOURCES
👉 10 Steps to Finding a Spiritual Director Ebook: https://spiritualdirection.com/10-steps-to-finding-a-spiritual-director-ebook
🙏 Do you know how to pray? Download our FREE video series on mental prayer → https://bit.ly/4a0q7l2
⚔️ Learn how to fight! Get our FREE video retreat on Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits → https://bit.ly/4a0I8j5
📚 Explore live, interactive courses with top theologians at the Avila Institute → https://avila-institute.org/
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🙏 Are you discerning a call to religious life or the priesthood?
Start the journey with confidence 👇
👉 Take the High Calling Priesthood Discernment Quiz here:https://myhighcalling.com/high-calling-program/is-priesthood-for-me/quiz/
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What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
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Key Moments
In this talk, we explore a rarely discussed spiritual danger: how the enemy works to neutralize the graces of spiritual direction by keeping it contained to the session itself. When spiritual direction doesn’t change how we live, think, or act, something is wrong.
Drawing from lived experience and the wisdom of the saints—including Saint Philip Neri—this reflection explains why spiritual direction is sacred time, why it matters so much to prepare for it, and how failing to follow through can quietly block real spiritual growth.
You’ll learn:
👉 Why the devil especially targets spiritual direction
👉 How spiritual direction can become fruitless without docility
👉 What it means to truly honor the time of your spiritual director
👉How to prepare, listen, and act so grace isn’t wasted
If you’ve ever wondered whether spiritual direction is “working,” this video may change how you approach every session going forward.
FREE RESOURCES
👉 10 Steps to Finding a Spiritual Director Ebook: https://spiritualdirection.com/10-steps-to-finding-a-spiritual-director-ebook
🙏 Do you know how to pray? Download our FREE video series on mental prayer → https://bit.ly/4a0q7l2
⚔️ Learn how to fight! Get our FREE video retreat on Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits → https://bit.ly/4a0I8j5
📚 Explore live, interactive courses with top theologians at the Avila Institute → https://avila-institute.org/
🔔 Subscribe for more Catholic content on prayer, discernment, and spiritual formation.
✉️ Want spiritual direction and formation sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3SGlsd9
🙏 Are you discerning a call to religious life or the priesthood?
Start the journey with confidence 👇
👉 Take the High Calling Priesthood Discernment Quiz here:https://myhighcalling.com/high-calling-program/is-priesthood-for-me/quiz/
👉 More Discernment Resources here: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
#Catholic #Spirituality #CatholicPrayer #contemplativeprayer #discernment #priesthood #catholicpriest #catholictradition #vocation #spiritualdirection #spiritualwarfare #spiritualguidance #spiritualgrowth #discernmentofspirits #catholicanswers #christianquestions #catholicfaith #catholictradition
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