- Are you wanting “something more” in your relationship with God?
- Are you looking for someone to share your spiritual journey with?
- Are you having a hard time praying or looking for new ways to pray?
- Are you wondering what God might be calling you to?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, maybe Spiritual Direction is for YOU!
WHAT EXACTLY IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?
Spiritual direction can best be described as helping ordinary people like you and me see, accept and live out God’s presence in their lives.
IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SOMETHING NEW?
No! Not at all!! Spiritual direction actually started in the 4th century with the Desert Fathers and Mothers in the Middle East. It has continued on throughout the centuries and has included many great people such as John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola and Thomas Merton.
Spiritual direction, which was once the norm for all Christians, is an old practice that is being revived in the present day.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?
First of all, there’s nothing mysterious or magical about spiritual direction. It isn’t reading tea leaves or gazing into a crystal ball.
Instead, think of it as a conversation between friends.
You can expect your director to listen and ask reflective questions. He or she will help you to pay attention to your daily and life experience so as to notice God’s nudges, invitations, challenges and confirmations. Your director may also suggest resources for your prayer time.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
The recommended offering is $20 to $40. Please do not allow your financial situation to prevent you from seeking direction. This can be discussed at the initial interview.
HOW DO YOU START?
The Archdiocese of Regina has commissioned spiritual directors for this ministry. They are laypeople, sisters, priests, and ministers, from both Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, who come from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences.
Here is a current list of the spiritual directors of the Archdiocese of Regina. You may wish to choose one or you may wish to “interview” more than one person before choosing your director.
Click here for prayerful steps that may help you discern: How to Choose a Spiritual Director
If you are familiar with spiritual direction and want to go deeper with Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, click here.
If you’d like more information about spiritual direction in the archdiocese, you can find out about its history and about spiritual directors today.
Contemplative Listening A Formation Program for the Ministry of Spiritual Direction
Facilitated by Archdiocese of Regina Spiritual Directors Group
This two-year program, September 2024 to June 2026, is limited to twelve persons who will meet
once a month for ten months each year. It will include some retreats. If you believe you are a possible candidate for this program and would like more information and an application form, contact
Karen Ziegler (306) 527-2738 email: [email protected] or Dennis Ziegler (306) 539-7134 email: [email protected] before March 1, 2024.