Receiving Spiritual Direction
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Resources: Signposting
As we engage in the spiritual life, there are a rich heritage of practices to draw on: from prayer and meditation, silence and solitude, to communal practices of service, worship and generosity.
The following are some online resources I’ve come across which are helpful for those seeking resources about spiritual practices, developing a life of prayer, mediation and spiritual formation: Renovaré, the Prayer-Course’s Toolshed and Into-Deeper-Waters‘ meditation resources.
Resources for developing a daily prayer practice
I am particularly grateful for the many the places that encourage us to regularly engage in prayer through each day. Examples I’ve found helpful include: Sacred-Space (thanks to the Jesuits in Ireland), Celtic Daily Prayer (with deep gratitude to the Northumbria Community), 24:7’s Lectio-365 (thank you 24:7-Prayer) and Pray-as-you-go (thanks to the Jesuits in Britain). Enjoy the exploration!
Animated Meditations
Video Resources
Other resources on this site…
Finding a spiritual director
Websites and online directories can obviously be helpful in your search for a spiritual director — hence this site!
Do consider what you are looking for in a spiritual director. You will naturally want to know who it is you’re connecting with and clarify what it is you will be engaging in. If you have any specific questions — do ask. And consider for yourself what your desires are as you seek out spiritual direction.
How to be trained as a spiritual director
If you have been the recipient of spiritual direction and you are now exploring what it would look like for you to serve others in this way — then perhaps it’s time to engage in a training course. If you’re looking for training in the UK, Scandinavia or mainland Europe or even in a similar time zone like Africa, and would consider joining an online training program — here’s a some notes on how to access in an online spiritual direction training course.
Creative Mentoring
How might you value creative expressions? Do you need guidance as you work through a creative endeavour? Perhaps you feel creatively stuck? Are you wondering how generatively and your spiritual life connect? Would you like to explore what your creative practice could look like? Read more…