Spiritual direction is essentially companioning someone in his or her spiritual life. A spiritual director listens to the person's life story and is attentive with the directee to God's call and presence as it unfolds in the ordinary events of life.

The goal of spiritual direction is to deepen one's relationship with God by learning to recognize divine grace in all aspect's of one's life. Through monthly conversations, a spiritual director serves as a guide and companion on the journey of seeking God.

Other ways of describing spiritual direction include holy listening, spiritual friendship, or sacred journeying. It is the art of listening with an ear for the movement of the Holy, or the Divine, in the context of a trusting relationship.

Source: Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana