Can Friends be Spiritual Directors? Too Old for Spiritual Direction?
Dan Burke
December 7, 2021
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Dan Burke recommends that spiritual direction come outside of the context of a friendship.
Scroll, Swipe, Click: What’s Your “Parlor”?
Claire Dwyer
December 1, 2020
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St. Teresa of Avila admitted to spending too much time conversing in her convent’s parlor. Claire Dwyer poses the question today, “Where’s our parlor?”
Having Too Many Spiritual Directors
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 29, 2016
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Is it acceptable to have more than one spiritual director? Find out when Father John Bartunek weighs the options.
What Kind of Spiritual Allies Should We Have? (Part II of II)
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 11, 2016
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What is the role of faith-based friendships and the benefits of spiritual direction? Find out when Father John Bartunek concludes his two part series on spiritual allies, an excerpt from his book “Seeking First the Kingdom”.
I Can’t Find a Spiritual Director Loyal to the Magisterium
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
January 20, 2014
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I Can’t Find a Spiritual Director Loyal to the Magiesterium Dear Fr. John, I have read Dan’s book, Navigating the Interior Life, and have diligently
Can I be friends with my spiritual director?
Dan Burke
January 9, 2013
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Dear Dan, I just read your post on spiritual friendship. I will be going for spiritual direction soon. I have some concerns. From what I’ve
Spiritual Direction is NOT Spiritual Friendship
Dan Burke
September 5, 2012
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Spiritual Direction is NOT Friendship Spiritual friendships are invaluable to the life of a Christian and share many characteristics with spiritual direction. They differ, however,
Can friends be spiritual directors? Too old for spiritual direction?
Dan Burke
May 5, 2012
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Dear Dan, I’ve been going to spiritual direction for several years with a good friend. At her suggestion I have recently begun seeing a Catholic
Isolation & Loneliness, Above All In Spiritual Life: How To Deal?
Dan Burke
July 7, 2009
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St. Teresa, I am committed to developing my prayer life and life of virtue but I am feeling isolated, lonely, and I am struggling. What
