Spiritual direction is an age-old practice of the Church. It is sacred, holy listening with another. Some of us naturally find ourselves in situations where we are often sought after for wise advice. Others of us choose vocations that involve leading others in the mysterious ways of God. Spiritual direction, in the formal sense, involves a particular set of skills worth sharpening and developing. To be a spiritual director is to answer a divine and holy calling.
The Sabbath Life offers a 2-year school of spiritual direction. Year One is a solid introduction to spiritual direction, contemplative practices, and communal discernment. Should you continue in Year Two, the focus is on peer supervision and sharpening the of listening well with others. Year Three is an optional opportunity to receive monthly supervision led by a trained supervisor.
Our training in spiritual direction is ecumenical and from a Christian perspective. We honor and worship the Triune God; God as Creator of all, Jesus as God revealed in the flesh, and the Holy Spirit as the gift of God who transforms our lives and empowers us to participate in God’s redemptive work in the world. Scripture is the sacred text informing how we live out our faith. We feel most at home in the contemplative Christian tradition where spiritual direction has its roots.
This program meets the training standards of ESDA.