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What is Spiritual Direction?

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Michael Rose

Spiritual direction is an ancient practice where an individual seeks guidance and support in their spiritual journey from a qualified and experienced spiritual director. “Director” is kind of a misnomer. It’s more like spiritual companionship or a “soul friend.” It involves a safe one-on-one relationship with a spiritual companion who offers a compassionate presence and listens attentively as the individual shares their spiritual journey.

The Dark Night

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Michael Rose

We are raised to work harder, strive, stretch, brutalize the flesh and get what we want. Activity, or more accurately, productivity has become a sacred virtue in our culture.

Stepping Stones – A Soulful Exercise

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by Michael Rose

“Each breath, a stepping-stone to God” Here is a lovely contemplative prayer exercise from Margaret Silf’s book The Inner Compass. Margaret is a delightful writer, a lovely soul, and companion for the journey. I invite you to get comfortable, take a couple of deep cleansing breaths, and let your feeling paint a picture for prayer for…

Spiritual Journey Series – Interior Castle 3

Posted on February 16, 2016June 23, 2016 by Michael Rose

This seven-part series explores St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle. This is not a program to be worked but as we explore each facet in a general sense, we will gain a deeper perspective of the journey and where we may be at any giving time. The spiritual journey requires effort and deliberateness as much as…

Spiritual Journey Series – Interior Castle 2

Posted on January 20, 2016June 23, 2016 by Michael Rose

This seven-part series explores St. Teresa’s Interior Castle. This is not a program to be worked, but as we explore each facet in a general sense, we will gain a deeper perspective of the journey and where we may be at any giving time. The spiritual journey requires effort and deliberateness as much as grace. It…

Spiritual Journey Series – Interior Castle Pt. 1

Posted on November 25, 2015June 23, 2016 by Michael Rose

Throughout the centuries much has been written to describe and map the spiritual journey.   One such classic is The Interior Castle written by St. Teresa of Avila. St. Teresa was a Discalced Carmelite nun living in Spain in the mid-1500’s. She was a contemporary and friend of St. John of the Cross and both are…

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What is Spiritual Direction?

The Dark Night

Stepping Stones – A Soulful Exercise

Spiritual Journey Series – Interior Castle 3

Spiritual Journey Series – Interior Castle 2

Spiritual Journey Series – Interior Castle Pt. 1

What Love Does With What Is Broken

The Coals Ain't Cold

When the Cosmos Becomes Aware

You Were Never Outside

When Love Wears Evil Out