Thinking About Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual direction is a ministry & a relationship in which one believer accompanies another in the process of growing in intimacy with God.

The focus of a spiritual direction relationship is the directee's experience of the Holy One in her/his daily life and prayer. A director helps one to pay attention to God's personal revelation and to respond to God.

Problems arise in each of our lives; these will inevitably affect our relationship with God and therefore, will arise in the spiritual direction sessions. Problem- solving, however, is not the FOCUS of spiritual direction. God, in the life of the individual, IS.

Regular meetings with a spiritual director help one to pay attention to notice God in one’s self, others, events, all of life!

Women, men, of all faith traditions and you, if...

• you find yourself desiring a deeper relationship with God;
• your search for God is at a crossroad;
• you want to explore new ways to pray or if prayer has become difficult;
• you feel the need for someone to help in discerning the call of God for you;
• you desire a companion on the spiritual journey.

You can expect a director to listen attentively and with reverence, to ask reflective questions and to help you notice movements in your life.

Spiritual direction is a sacred time in which you talk about your relationship with God, self and others.

Since we believe that God communicates through ordinary human experience, you will be urged to pay attention to your experience so as to notice God’s nudges, invitations, challenges and confirmations.

St. Benedict’s suggests an offering of $30-45/session or the equivalent of your hourly wage. This can be discussed at the initial interview,

If you feel drawn to spiritual direction, call and ask for one of the available directors. Set up an initial interview to talk over your desire and mutual expectations.

was established in 1970 by the Benedictine Monastic community as an extension of their presence and mission of hospitality.

You will find us 20 minutes from downtown Winnipeg, two miles north of the Perimeter Hwy 101-- just off Main Street (Route 9). Click for more information.

Come and enjoy our 72 acres of wooded land on the banks of the Red River. We are fully accessible.

If you would like a copy of our general brochure, we will be glad to mail you one.

Facilities at St.Benedict’s include meeting rooms, a chapel, library, bookstore, private bedrooms. The quiet grounds invite reflective strolls, intimate conversation and reflection. The Monastery welcomes guests to their Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic Liturgy. Click for our schedule.