LeaderWise
Spiritual Direction
To get started with Spiritual Direction, contact Mary Kay DuChene or call us at 651-636-5120.
Spiritual direction is, in reality, nothing more than a way of leading us to see and obey the real Director — the Holy Spirit hidden in the depths of our soul.
—Thomas Merton, Trappist monk
Spiritual direction helps people deepen their relationship with the spiritual aspects of their humanity and accompanies people on a journey toward freedom and peace. Conversations with a trained Spiritual Director guide clients in reflecting on the movement of the Spirit in their lives.
Spiritual direction is available to all people who have a spiritual impulse, including those who might not ascribe to a religious faith. The role of the Spiritual Director is that of a trusted companion who listens intently to the client and accompanies them as they discern and deepen their relationship with the Divine.
Spiritual direction is offered both individually and in small groups.
Group spiritual direction
Group spiritual direction usually takes place in groups of four plus a trained spiritual director. In group spiritual direction, all of the members of the group participate in the reflection and discernment process. Through group spiritual direction, in addition to deepening one’s own personal relationship with the divine, people create community through the processes of deep listening and authentic sharing.