Spiritual Direction Questions, Part 2: What Are Some Seasons of Life Where I Have A Need For Spiritual Direction?
“The Church envisions various scenarios when spiritual direction is needed in the lives of all the faithful.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
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Spiritual Direction Questions, Part 1: Why is Spiritual Direction Needed?
“Every disciple of Jesus is thereby called to spiritual direction in some way, shape, or form in order for them to become who God made them to be.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald
Is Apprehension About the Spiritual Direction Process Normal?
“Every time I prepare for spiritual direction, I have to battle apprehension, anxiety, and feelings of downright distaste. I have to overcome temptations to procrastinate or even to concoct some kind of vapid excuse not to go.” – Fr. John Bartunek
One-Time Spiritual Direction in a Retreat Setting
“Many of us will have the opportunity to experience one-time spiritual direction while on retreat. It can be valuable, but there are certain cautions that experienced directors offer about what to expect and how to make the best use of that single meeting.” – Claire Dwyer
Not Meant to Go Through it Alone: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR discusses Spiritual Direction
I had the immense privilege recently of speaking with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, director of communications for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, about his vocation story and the role that spiritual direction played on his journey to the priesthood. He discusses spiritual direction within the order, what it is and is not, and what … Read more
Fr. Boniface Hicks on Catechesis, Accompaniment, and Spiritual Direction
Fr. Boniface Hicks discusses catechesis, accompaniment, spiritual direction, and the relationship among them in the renewal of the Church today.
How Spiritual Direction Made Me a Better Parent
“If we are struggling in our service to the family, our prayer life is the first place we should look for answers.” – Dr. MaryRuth Hackett
Spiritual Direction: My Greatest Joy
“Despite the enormous love and gratitude I have for my vocation to the priesthood, my ministry of spiritual direction remains, unexpectedly, the greatest joy of my life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV1o-M50-Bw[/embedyt] Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction” where we answer your questions on spiritual warfare, discernment of spirits, spiritual direction, and more! If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show is over, make sure to … Read more
Can Friends be Spiritual Directors? Too Old for Spiritual Direction?
Dan Burke recommends that spiritual direction come outside of the context of a friendship.
Things I’ve Learned in Spiritual Direction, Part 3: The Lies We Listen To
“We hear variations of the lie that we are ‘not enough.’ And yet we have the precise gifts for our particular family, for our exact calling, for this specific cross, in this time, at this place, for this season. God promises only daily bread, and it is made to order. We do not have the grace for anyone else’s life—or even for tomorrow—but we have all we need to become more fully ourselves, which is more like Christ, today.” – Claire Dwyer
Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction | Divine Intimacy Radio
Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction | Divine Intimacy Radio 🎥Please consider subscribing! What questions do you have after watching todays video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below! #Catholic #Spirituality #SpiritualLife #Prayer #Mass ______________________________________________________ ☦ABOUT US: Under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mission of the Avila Foundation is … Read more
What’s the Difference between Confession and Spiritual Direction?
Confession and spiritual direction are like partially overlapping circles: they share some common characteristics, but their centers, their essences, are distinct.
Things I’ve learned in Spiritual Direction, Part 2: Stay with the Spirit
Could my pulling away be boredom, impatience, restlessness, or resistance? It’s hard to do the deep work. It’s even harder because we live in a culture and an age of diversion, distraction and instant gratification.
Things I’ve Learned in Spiritual Direction, Part 1: Notice What Draws You
Satan tempts us with handfuls of sapphires. God holds out a diamond. We have to choose the pearl of great price, the one thing necessary. But oh, those sapphires can be very lovely…
What are the Key Characteristics of Good Spiritual Direction?
*This post was originally published on 7/2/2009. Dear Father John, What are the key characteristics of good spiritual direction? There are three ways to answer this question, depending on the point of view. From the point of view of the person receiving it, spiritual direction is an extremely useful (many would say essential) help … Read more
Spiritual Direction Has A Brand New Site!!
Make sure to check out the completely redesigned SpiritualDirection.com! 🎥Please consider subscribing! What questions do you have after watching todays video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below! #Catholic #Spirituality #SpiritualLife #Prayer #Mass ______________________________________________________ ☦ABOUT US: Under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mission of the Avila Foundation is … Read more
Q&A – Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Direction
Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on spiritual warfare and spiritual direction.
