Spiritual Direction

WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR?

A Spiritual Director is somewhat of a misnomer because the real director is always the Holy Spirit. The director is a companion who helps us listen and look at the action of the Spirit in our lives and helps us to listen to our own heart. A Spiritual Director simply fosters the relationships with God and others so that they may deepen and grow. Spiritual direction is more about asking questions than about giving answers. It is a ministry of the Holy Spirit. A director should be trained in a spiritual direction program, such as that offered by the Diocese of Austin.

WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?

Have you ever wondered exactly what spiritual direction is and why a person would seek out a Spiritual Director? Spiritual direction is the art of Christian listening, a sacred relationship in which a director helps someone to uncover and discover the direction of God in their lives. A Spiritual Director has been called by God and trained to companion another person on the spiritual journey.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION AND PASTORAL COUNSELING?

Pastoral counseling assumes the person has a problem or issue that is preventing them from leading a healthy life. Spiritual direction assumes that the person is already whole, but hasn't yet fully embraced this truth for themselves. Spiritual direction always happens in the context of prayer.

WHAT DO SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS DO?

As a trained director they will assist directees by: Listening reflectively to that which is deeper than words. Helping them notice how the Sacred is present in their lives. Enabling them to hear and trust their own inner wisdom, where the Sacred is present and respond to that wisdom.

What Do Spiritual Mentors do?

Spiritual mentors are trained to help guide and assist others in developing a rich life of prayer and serve as guide and companion to others on their journey to holiness. It is designed for Catholics who have a desire to develop a deep prayer and sacramental life, to increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith, and to grow in the virtues.

Spiritual Directors
Dcn. Mark Olivieri
Lily Martinez
Trey Ramirez
Diana Jetter
Names of Diocesan-trained spiritual directors from outside the parish are available here. 

Spiritual Mentors
Gina Cook

Contact 
If interested in one of the parish spiritual directors or mentors, please sign up below.

If you have been trained as a spiritual director or mentor, and are wanting to be included on this page, Please email here for consideration.