1:1 Spiritual Direction

What is Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual Direction is more rightly called "Spiritual Accompaniment." With a combined nine years of philosophy, theology, discernment, and listening training, I welcome you to the experience of sharing and hearing the Holy Spirit's movement in your life.

Listening

In the story of the Road to Emmaus (Lk. 24: 13-35 [New American Bible, Revised Edition]), the two companions meet a stranger along the path who listened to them. And their response? "Were not our hearts burning?" (v.32). Jesus "broke bread" (v.30) with them, which is what "accompaniment" means. He helped them hear their own stories of faith. What would that be like for you?

Imagine Accompaniment ("Breaking bread together")

60-minutes. Every month? Twice a month.?
An opportunity for you to share and hear your story.
As you tell it to another.
Quiet and prayerful listening.
With you.
To your story.

The First Meeting - The "Four Cs"

Confidentiality: This is a safe space. Nothing shared with me will be revealed to anyone else. Further, even that you and I are meeting is held in confidence.
Co-Discernment: After the first or a few meetings, you will be able to sense if we are a good fit. At any time, you can decide to stop this relationship and find another director.
Context; Generally, each meeting begins with a brief prayer to welcome the Holy Spirit into our presence. Next, you are invited to share the events of your life and we can explore the calling or movement of God in those moments. At times, moments of silence or additional prayer may be inspired. In conclusion, we can summarize what has been shared and perhaps determine actions to take until we see each other again. Then we end with a reflective prayer.
Calendar: We can meet at any frequency you wish; bi-weekly, once per month or every six weeks. Conversations are scheduled for 60 minutes and are held at the Church office. Virtual conversations are also acceptable.

My Interests

Moral development
The role of conscience
The power of being made in the image and likeness of God
Catholic Tradition (what is "handed on")
Reading Catholic writers, moral theology, classic literature and poetry, contemporary, economics, health care, and business writers
Writing; local and national publications
Music composition and performance
Podcasting, hosting, and as guest
Online book club hosting (quarterly)
Online facilitation of Guided Ignatian Examen retreats (quarterly)
Public speaking and conference leadership
Listening and Teaching, 1:1 and Small Groups

And you?

Discerning service, life direction, and vocation
A seasoned journeyer ready to reflect
Blessed and seeking more (executive leaders)
Heading to the Second Mountain of life
Male and female adult
In a life transition
Discerning the law (rules) and the spirit of the law
Wishing to explore God's movement in life
Seeking a deeper relationship with God; the Creator, the Son, and /or the Holy Spirit

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