Find a Director

Spiritual direction has a long and respected tradition in the history of Christianity.  The desert fathers and mothers were sought out to share a word, to listen, to invite persons into deeper relationship with God.  So it is today, as spiritual direction provides a way of revitalization for God’s people.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

When seeking a companion for the journey of faith, the prospective directee is free to ask the following about a director:

  • Does the director see the direction experience as facilitating the directee’s experience of God…
  • Is the director involved in on-going direction on a regular basis…
  • Is the director part of an individual or peer group supervision experience on a regular basis…
  • Has the director had adequate ministerial formation in  spiritual direction which included a practicum component…
  • Is the prospective director hospitable and empathetic…

HOW DO I FIND A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR?

 Here are a few suggestions that might assist you in seeking out a spiritual Director…

  • Word of mouth…
  • Retreat Centers within your area or your Diocese
  • Contact the Dominican Center: Spirituality for Mission

The Dominican Center  was founded to make spiritual Direction available to interested persons – laity, religious and clergy – of all religious traditions. Spiritual direction is concerned primarily with helping individuals to place themselves freely before God who desires to communicate to them.  It assists Directees to listen to God by reflecting on their life experience and next steps .  Spiritual direction is based on these assumptions:

  • God communicates to all people
  • This communication is brought to awareness in contemplation and personal reflection.
  • Listening to God is a means to discover a new way of being in the world.
  • The articulation and clarification of this sacred experience in dialogue with a spiritual director is enriching and significant.

Persons seeking spiritual direction are invited to contact the Dominican Center: Spiritualtiy for Mission to find a spiritual director.

Please call the office at 517=920=1955  or email: director@dominicancenter.org Â