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Taking a "long, loving look at the real" in community
There are times you may want to experience spiritual
direction with others. Group spiritual direction involves a spiritual director and at least 2 other people participating.
There are many ways a spiritual director can lead this group. Here are two of the most common:
One for All -- The spiritual director spends a short amount of time with each participant in direction while the others listen and pray. This model gives the individuals in the group a taste of spiritual direction for themselves and allows them to listen in as others share their sacred stories. There is, however, no cross-sharing among participants. All for One -- The spiritual director moderates while one person, a focus person, shares their experience or story and the other participants listen and offer observations, questions and encouragement when invited. This model allows individuals a chance to serve as a spiritual director for one another. Since that is the case, some training is usually involved in the first session. Teresa is experienced in both models of group spiritual direction and is available to lead your group in a session. Also if enough individuals express interest, a special spiritual direction group may be formed. |