Normally, the spiritual director listens and doesn't give a lot of advice, keeping in mind that the Holy Spirit is the primary director. Deacon Jack Jansen of St. Pius X Parish in Conyers has received spiritual direction nearly all his life. McCarty is RCIA coordinator at Prince of Peace Church in Buford. He receives spiritual direction regularly from Sister Arcaro, while his confessor is Father Jim Babb, SJ, whom he sees during spring and fall retreats. It opens up your mind to allow the Spirit to do its work in you.
Spiritual direction is almost a luxury.
I miss it when I don't do it. It keeps me closer to the Lord and in touch with my true self. Peggy Brooks, director of initiation and adult formation at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Snellville, said her director helps her to work through life's struggles. Sister Susan has the skills to bring my true feelings out. She helps me see the human side of the situation and helps me reconcile with myself when I'm struggling with life, not sin.