Spiritual Direction invites you to a closer relationship with God. Traditionally, Spiritual Direction has been described in terms of a confidential one-on-one relationship. Another approach that is relatively new is that of group Spiritual Direction. One’s situation in life and on-going discernment will determine which approach best fits an individual at any given time. In the one-to-one relationship Spiritual Direction happens when one competent guide journeys with another person listening to that person’s life story with an ear for the movement of the Holy Spirit within. Spiritual Direction in either the individual or small group setting enables a person:

• To pay attention to God’s personal communications
• to respond to this personal communicating God within one`s story
• to grow in intimacy with God, self and neighbor
• to live out the consequences of the relationship in life, work and love

Contemplation and personal reflection on one’s life and prayer bring this communication to awareness. Articulating and clarifying these experiences with a Spiritual Director assists the person to notice even more about his/her conscious relationship with God. Direction offers a safe, non-judgmental place of welcome for the directee where his/her experiences are taken seriously.