Spiritual Direction is the practice of sharing your spiritual journey with a companion who helps you be attentive to the presence, action and invitations of God in the midst of your everyday life.

A spiritual director is someone who has received special training (formation) in the art of accompanying another person on their spiritual journey. Most spiritual directors in Aotearoa, New Zealand will be anchored in the postures, practices and perspectives of contemplative Christian spirituality.

Typically, you will meet with your spiritual director once a month for an hour - in person, or on Zoom. This trusted relationship may last for many years as you journey together through the ups and downs, ebbs and flows of your deepening connection with the Loving Mystery, which many people call God.

A spiritual director can help you to:

• have a growing awareness of the “holy in the ordinary”.

• become more self-aware as you reflect on your life and your story.

• notice the moments and movements of grace in your life.

• develop contemplative postures and practices that help you to connect more deeply with the Sacred.

• respond to inner invitations for healing, growth and maturing that arise in the life of faith.