Spiritual Direction is a ministry of holy listening. A spiritual director accompanies someone to help them grow closer to God, to strengthen their interior life, and to discern God's invitations in their life. A spiritual director invites a directee to connect prayer with everyday life and to bring their relationship with God into everything they do.
Spiritual Direction is distinguished from teaching, counseling, and faith companioning because its purpose is to help a person grow in prayer and discernment. The director walks with the directee to deepen awareness of God’s presence. The director walks with the directee in order to deepen awareness of God's presence.