Spiritual Direction
"I have called you by name, you are mine."
Isaiah 43
What is spiritual direction?
Spiritual Direction is about drawing closer to God.
As young adults, we often lead hectic, busy lives – sometimes it can be difficult to notice the movement of the Spirit in our day-to-day life. In spiritual direction, we are invited to slow down and reflect more deeply on our experiences – to recognize the grace and presence of the Lord in our lives.
In fact, spiritual direction is not really about being “directed,” in the sense of being “told what to do” – instead, a spiritual director is a listening, attentive companion on your spiritual journey … someone to encourage you towards a deeper relationship with God.
Why seek spiritual direction?
Some reasons you might come to spiritual direction include:
- To share your disappointments, losses or struggles,
- To find affirmation and encouragement,
- For help in making decisions,
- For support in integrating your faith with your daily life,
- To learn to identify and trust your experiences of God,
- For help making it through a transitional period,
- To grown closer to God, yourself, others, and creation.
How does spiritual direction work?
The Lord our God seeks you where you are. Spiritual direction can come through all faiths, and it can occur in group sessions or one-on-one. Generally speaking, it often occurs as an hour-long one-on-one meeting, once a month.
Together with your spiritual director, you will agree on a convenient time and location to meet. It is very important to feel comfortable, and to know that what is shared with your spiritual director will be held in confidence. After a few sessions, it is always a good idea to evaluate the relationship together, to be sure that both feel it will be beneficial – whether it is for a short or long time.
To make an appointment please contact:
Sister Susan Glaab, CSJ at 519-963-1477 or sglaab@uwo.ca
