Some are chaplains or hospice workers, others are pastors to college students or adults. They're called "spiritual companions." And they all strive to be "that other person with whom people can share ...

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 ...

The Dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises: An Intensive for Spiritual Directors Accompanying Others in the 19th Annotation Retreat Completed an adaptation of the Spiritual Exercises Completed a ...

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.

Jeffery Lookabaugh was taught never to question his faith. So he never challenged the Baptist teachings that he grew up with that queer people were bad and broken. He buried his feelings of attraction ...

Picture this: A person, young or old, is practicing the faith yet naturally wants to grow in his or her relationship with Jesus and become closer to God. Can the faithful — or should they — turn ...

A candle burns in Rabbi Amy Eilberg’s study. It’s early afternoon, but the room seems as calm as midnight. Eilberg sits silently with her hands clasped in her lap. In the large picture window behind ...

In the spirit of St. John Henry Newman, spiritual directors on campuses nationwide are helping students live out their Catholic faith with confidence and authenticity. University of Dallas students ...

The spiritual life is an arduous task. God cloths himself in mystery and so the process of discerning his will and knowing what he’s asking of us can be daunting. We all need help and such help begins ...

Listeners to “The Spiritual Life” podcast frequently ask questions about spiritual direction. First, people ask, “What is it?” My usual answer is that a spiritual director is a person who helps you ...

Therese Taylor-Stinson is the managing member of the Spiritual Directors of Color Network, Ltd., which she founded in 2008. The group has produced three books: Embodied Spirits, Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody ...

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 ...