Spiritual direction: how much focus on prayer vs sin & virtue?
Dear Father John, How much of a discussion in spiritual direction should focus on moral issues, such as habitual sin and possibly that of grave matter which may not necessarily be mortal sin? So much...
View Article(2/2) Seeking & approaching spiritual director: 1st Meeting
In our first post in this two part series we talked about the challenges and perspectives that can stifle our progress in taking the first step with a spiritual director. Now that you have prayed,...
View ArticleSpiritual Direction Post and Series Index
Dear Friends, To make it easier for you to find key posts on spiritual direction we have updated our Spiritual Direction Index page. As well, we have ordered the posts in a way in keeping with the flow...
View ArticleSpiritual direction orientation – it takes time… and patience
Have you ever been in an unfamiliar area and stopped to ask a local for directions only to find that the well intended helper begins to rattle off street names, turns, and landmarks faster than you can...
View ArticleHow much should I reveal to my spiritual director on my first visit?
Dear Catholic Spiritual Direction, how much are you supposed to reveal to your spiritual director on your first visit? Are you supposed to go back to your first sin, like a general confession? I have...
View ArticleWhat if I disagree with my spiritual director about my root sin?
What do you do when you are pretty sure your root sin is pride (based on self-reflection, common sins in confession, etc…) but your spiritual director doesn’t think it is true. Mine keeps telling me I...
View ArticleThe Pope’s latest encouragement to mercy and spiritual direction
A recurring theme is emerging in Pope Benedict’s pontificate, the importance of spiritual direction. His latest encouragement of this practice is his most significant. It is a beautiful call for...
View ArticleHow should I prepare for a meeting with my spiritual director?
Dear Father John, how should I prepare for a meeting with my spiritual director? Preparation for spiritual direction can be divided into three parts. 1. Remote preparation. Preparing for your next...
View ArticleTop ten reading list for spiritual directors (Updated – 2013)
Dan, now that you mention technical books on spiritual theology… I’m wondering what would be your top 10 list of books in that area. I’m especially interested in books that would be helpful for a...
View ArticleShould I be looking for another spiritual director?
Dear Father John, I was wondering if you could give me a bit of perspective. I recently asked a director to help me in my discernment of religious life. After he agreed I wrote out a summary of the...
View ArticleSpiritual Direction Process and Index of Posts
Spiritual Direction Process and Index of Posts Finding, Selecting, and Initiating a Spiritual Direction Relationship How do I find and select a spiritual director? How do I determine if a spiritual...
View ArticleSpiritual Direction Process and Index of Posts
Spiritual Direction Process and Index of Posts Finding, Selecting, and Initiating a Spiritual Direction Relationship How do I find and select a spiritual director? How do I determine if a spiritual...
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