They find that simply trying to articulate some of these things is beneficial, and that having a sympathetic listener helps. Individuals meet with one of our trained spiritual directors for one hour. Susan MacKenzie Janet Blakeley Annie Faucon, CSJ Line Rioux, CSJ Sr. Annie Faucon will be available October 2000 - May 2001. Spiritual Direction is not a form of counseling, although the two may be compared.
Counseling is person-centered.
Spiritual Direction is God-centered. It asks where God is to be found in the person s life, tries to explore that God, and considers the developing relationship between the person and God. In the process, a person develops greater self-knowledge, but the final objective is to know God more. A commitment is involved in Spiritual Direction on the part of both people concerned. On the part of the director, a regular prayer life, reverence for the individual s spirituality, and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards can be expected.