An Introduction to Spiritual Direction

 Introduction:

I would like you to journey with me in this systematic process of learning on what is spiritual direction. What exactly do we do? what does it consist of? Do we need it at all? Is it only for those who are in crisis? I am sure as we journey we will able to discover answers to these questions.

So what are we going to begin with:

1. What is spiritual direction?

2. Why is spiritual direction valuable?

3. Who can be a spiritual director?

4. How can you offer spiritual  direction?

* To begin with: The root of Spiritual Direction.

Spiritual direction is one of the oldest practices we have in the world. It is not just connected with religion, but it was used in all sorts of life. Today across the globe we find people seeking spiritual direction. The queen of Sheba sought out wisdom of Solomon. Jesus gave us example of Nicodemus who came to seek him at night, the women at the well, peter and all other disciples. Back in the early church people flocked to hermits to seek advice and solutions to the problems in life. Across the universe we can quote ample of examples  such as some German Benedictine nuns, in Therese of Avila, John of the Cross, Francis de sales, Irish monks etc.....Even today may companies, work places seek this opportunity to sit one by one, or as a group to talk, share and understand.

Well we are all connected in life. To God, to our family, to our community, society and to our neighbor....imagine you live in a world alone without anyone, and there are moments you feel despo to talk to someone, share, sit by......this is what we are talking that we need each other, to help each other to be one with each other in God. ............God bless......assure you my prayers and blessings....

TO EMBRACE GOD....

Life I believe is beautiful gift from God. I was just sitting with fellow priest at dinner. A flash of divine touch, I decided to relax and take time to look at the diversity of faces around me. Lately, I’ve been practicing a sense of presence, of feeling connected to life as a whole. 

I gazed around the smiles, the laughter, and the orchestra of voices in this cozy dining room, a warm sense of belonging came over me. I invited myself to see the people around me as my brothers and sister.

 The opening of this poem by the 19th century poet, William Blake says : To see world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wild flower, hold eternity in the palm of your hand, and the infinity  in an hour.....

1. Take time today to feel your connection with other people.

2. Ask yourself if you are able to surrender to God.

Jesus...Our Spiritual Guide.....

Today once again I invite each one to begin journey with Jesus.

One of the primary steps in spiritual direction is you beleive that it is God who is leading you of all that happens in your life.....so 

1 . Spend time with Jesus

      # Talk with him

      # Laugh with him

      # Share your agony,  

             

But keep praying.........

I assure you my prayers in this beautiful journey......remember the more you have time for Him the more you will discover.....best wishes on this journey of discovery...