Thinking of Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual direction can be described and understood in many ways: "the art of holy listening," "spiritual companioning," "tending to the holy," "paying attention and responding to God's personal communication." Spiritual direction, above all, is a personal encounter with God. The director is attentive to the spiritual life and journey of the directee, seeking always to enhance and deepen the relationship between God and the directee. It is this relationship that guides the focus of the spiritual direction. Spiritual direction draws upon prayer and Sacred Scripture as a powerful means to engaging in intimate communication and divine response. The relationship between director and directee is one of mutual openness and trust and richly rewarding as it is nurtured by and grounded in the love of God. Sessions may be scheduled monthly or more often depending on the need and desire of the directee. Spiritual direction is for persons with "eyes to see and ears to hear" God's will for them and God's intimate and infinite presence in their lives. Mercy Center Auburn has Spiritual directors on staff for those who want to deepen their prayer life and relationship with God.