“We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
It is often easy to lose sight of this truth in our fast-paced, tightly scheduled world. Spiritual direction or guidance is a practice that helps us stay grounded in the midst of chaos. A spiritual director prayerfully holds space for a time of slowing down, sharing about things that make up the days, and noticing the movement of God in those things. In a confidential, non-judgmental atmosphere, there is space to listen for God’s voice and invitation.
Spiritual direction is a relationship of trust between two people – a companionship for one’s spiritual journey. Through times of conversation, prayerful listening and silence, the spiritual director helps one listen for and notice the movement of the Holy Spirit in one’s life. The true director in this relationship is the Holy Spirit and the spiritual director is there to listen, pray and ask questions that help one notice God.
Many people find solace in a conversation where they can wonder-out-loud in confidence, and pay attention to how the Spirit is working in their life. They might desire a companion in evolving their prayer life, in discerning clarity and groundedness in the midst of change, and when moving into new directions. You might wish to talk to someone when you come to the Retreat House for a personal day or a hermitage over-night. Or, you might meet with someone regularly through the year. Many directors are flexible in where they gather: in their office, at a mutually convenient location, by phone and/or via Zoom. Feel free to explore the list of spiritual directors in the link below and to reach out by email. Or, contact our office for more information at info@retreathousehillsboro.org
Explore the Retreat House community of Spiritual Directors.
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