Why is it that the smallest inconvenience can set some people off while others maintain calm in the face of great adversity? What is the
Dear Father John, I was wondering if you could give me a bit of perspective. I recently asked a director to help me in my discernment
Spiritual Direction on the Rise Picture this: A person, young or old, is practicing the faith yet naturally wants to grow in his or
Dear Father John, I remember reading long ago St. Vincent Ferrer’s “Treatise on the Spiritual Life”, which near the end says that those who cannot
I was confirmed four years ago. I had a very powerful conversion and the first thing I tried to do was find a priest for
Dear Carmelite Sisters, would you share why St. Teresa wrote the “Interior Castle” and why spiritual directors refer to it so often? What makes it
Dear Dan, how does one become a spiritual director? Are there any courses or programs or certifications required? I really believe I am supposed to help
What’s the Difference between Spiritual Guides, Spiritual Directors, and Spiritual Mentors? Good question! Depending upon the source of training of the spiritual director, there
Dear Dan, should I get spiritual direction from the priest who regularly takes my confession? I don’t know if he would be interested but I
Dear Fr. Edward, I have been considering becoming a third order Carmelite for some time and have taken some initial steps with them in that