“There may be other reasons too, subjective ones, maybe deeper ones. Sometimes we have some subconscious fears or issues, specific to our own personality and upbringing, that can add to the apprehension.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“If daily meditation is like the bread and butter of your spiritual diet, spiritual reading is your multivitamin supplement.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“Different spiritual directors will have different gifts and insights, just as different coaches have different styles of coaching – not necessarily better or worse, just different. For consistent growth, we need to follow consistent guidance.” -Father John Bartunek.
“You may have the impression that spiritual direction is only for spiritual marines.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“Even some saints had to endure long periods of time without a quality confessor or spiritual director. It was painful for them too, but God can handle that.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Dan Burke recommends that spiritual direction come outside of the context of a friendship.
What is the proper etiquette for changing one’s spiritual director? Find out when Father John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about this concern which may come up during various periods of one’s spiritual life.
Can I trust “Spiritual Directors International”? We received the following inquiry from one of our readers: “I just visited the regional Catholic young adults
David Torkington shares ten signs that one is entering the Mystic Way of Prayer, based on the teachings of St. John of the Cross.
Why is important to practice custody (or guard) of the senses? Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen explains in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
