Tag: Spiritual Director

Changing Course in the Storm of Desolation: A Reflection on Rule 5 from St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules for Discernment of Spirits

Fr. Mark Yavarone OMV March 10, 2026 No Comments

“New circumstances or new information can also sometimes require a new decision. In my previous assignment as director of a retreat center in Florida, I was faced with the decision of whether to temporarily close the center as Hurricane Ian approached the peninsula.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV

Change My Spiritual Director – How to Know When and How to Do It?

Dan Burke March 2, 2026 No Comments

Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Change My Spiritual Director – How to Know When and How to Do It?” as we

Lent as Training for Spiritual War – the Great Fight Back

Gavin Ashenden February 19, 2026 No Comments

“One of the reasons Evagrius can help us is that he names eight recurring thought-patterns by which temptation operates. If we are going to use Lent properly, we ought to allow ourselves to receive some training in recognising them early — and answering them quickly.” – Gavin Ashenden

I Can’t Find a Spiritual Director…Can I be My Own Spiritual Director?

Fr. John Bartunek, LC January 26, 2026 1 Comment

“If you are having trouble finding a spiritual director, you don’t need to worry about it. If you are making a reasonable effort to look for one, God will honor that.” – Fr. John Bartunek

Spiritual Direction and the Remodeling of the Heart Part 2: What should I look for in a spiritual director?

Debra Black October 9, 2025 No Comments

“Scripture illuminates the importance for a spiritual director to not only be experienced in direction and the spiritual life, but also to be learned and prudent.” – Debra Black

Solitude of the Heart: A Spiritual Director Reflects (Part 4)

Fr. Jeremiah Shryock CFR October 6, 2025 No Comments

“The difference between a soul that is truly on fire and growing in genuine holiness, as opposed to a soul who is just coasting along, is the quality of solitary prayer that is present in their life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

The Solitude of the Heart: A Spiritual Director Reflects (Part 3)

Fr. Jeremiah Shryock CFR September 28, 2025 No Comments

“I remember thinking as a young religious that the greatest obstacles in my spiritual life were certain exterior realities, i.e., the people and personalities I lived with.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

The Solitude of The Heart: A Spiritual Director Reflects (Part 2)

Fr. Jeremiah Shryock CFR September 21, 2025 No Comments

“The truth about ourselves and God can only be known and experienced when we stand alone before God and enter this solitude of the heart.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

Solitude of the Heart: A Spiritual Director Reflects (Part 1)

Fr. Jeremiah Shryock CFR September 11, 2025 No Comments

“A few days before the retreat begins, I ask them to pray with this question, ‘Where are you?’ from Genesis 3:9.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock

What is Discernment, Anyway?

Fr. Mark Yavarone OMV July 10, 2025 No Comments

“In Ignatian spirituality, discernment is usually considered in one of two senses: discernment of spirits or discernment of God’s will.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV