Spiritual direction at St. Mary's Ryken in Leonardtown, Maryland, started six or seven years ago, when one theology teacher, John Olon (whom I've written about, along with his brother Rich, here) ...

NEW YORK CITY – It’s a time of high anxiety, and peace can seem so elusive. It’s also a time when there’s a skepticism about “thoughts and prayers.” How can we make our Christianity more real, more ...

In the Ignatian tradition, spiritual direction is a core element of formation. Realizing that God's Spirit is the primary formator, a spiritual director accompanies individuals in their search for the ...

When I tell people I have a spiritual direction practice the most common response I hear is: “what is spiritual direction?” Below is a brief explanation of spiritual direction as I practice it.

Recognizing God’s work in your life usually requires a guide. I suddenly realized I had traveled a very long way. The trip to see a spiritual director for the first time was further than the 12 miles ...

(RNS) — The popularity of spiritual direction can be attributed in part to its emphasis on facilitating instead of advice-giving and theology-spewing. (RNS) — Sam Herrmann grew up homeschooled in an ...

A wise spiritual director once gave me a valuable insight about the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and indeed about Ignatian spirituality in general: “Ignatius intended this as a gift to the ...

A few years ago, Casper ter Kuile sat across from a woman and told her he did not want to pray on his knees. She suggested, instead, that he try standing up, with his hands open, in the position used ...

Spiritual direction is a one-on-one conversation between director and directee in some quiet, private setting. The focus of the meetings is the directee's relationship with God within all aspects of ...

1. Spiritual direction is an interpersonal relationship in which we learn how to grow, live, and love in the spiritual life. 2. Spiritual direction involves a process through which one person helps ...