Spiritual Direction at the Peace & Spirituality Center
Spiritual direction is a practice of prayerful listening and reflection. It is not counseling, problem-solving, or a theology class. Instead, it is a safe and supportive space where you can explore your spiritual life, notice how God (or the holy, as you understand it) is present in your story, and listen more deeply to your own heart.
In spiritual direction, the focus is always on you — your experience, your questions, your longings. A spiritual director doesn’t give answers or teach doctrine, but rather accompanies you in noticing where the Spirit may be moving in your life. At this time, all of our spiritual directors come from a Catholic faith background, but please don’t let that keep you from reaching out. Spiritual direction is not about the religion of the director — it is about your unique way of seeing and connecting with God.
Spiritual Direction with our CSJP Sisters & Associates
Our sisters and associates are always happy to provide sessions of spiritual direction when possible. However, because of their many ministries and commitments, they may not always be available. In those cases, we are glad to connect you with trusted partners in the wider community. One of these partnerships is with SEEL Puget Sound (Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life), a ministry rooted in the Ignatian tradition that pairs participants with trained spiritual directors and provides resources for prayer and discernment in daily life.
The Peace & Spirituality Center Experience
When you come for spiritual direction at the Peace & Spirituality Center, your session can be part of a deeper retreat experience.
You may choose to stay for a half-day or full-day retreat, with a private room set aside just for you. Between your conversation with the director (in person or virtually), you are free to enjoy the grounds, walk by the lake, journal, or rest quietly indoors. Retreatants are also invited to join the sisters for daily liturgy in the chapel at 11:30 a.m., making your time here both personal and communal.
Request Spiritual Direction
If you are interested in exploring spiritual direction, we invite you to reach out. Whether you are connected with one of our sisters, one of our associates, or paired with a director through SEEL Puget Sound or another trusted partner, we will help you find the right companion for your journey.