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        • Bishop Terry Curtin's homily
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          • Maltese Community Council Publicaiton
          • Photo gallery 60th Anniversary
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      • Sr Connie's Golden Jubilee
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Retreat work & Spiritual Direction


...I am seeking: I am hesitant and

uncertain, but will you, O God, watch over each step of mine and guide me.

St.Augustine

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Perhaps it is easier to begin by saying what Spiritual Direction is not…

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION is not..
Therapy
Counseling
Teaching
Receiving advice
Although there are times when all of these may appropriately occur within Spiritual Direction.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION is..
One person (the “pilgrim” or the “directee”)  inviting the other person (“the guide” or the “director”) to accompany them on their faith journey
             THIS INVOLVES A  CONVERSATION
The “guide” listening carefully to the pilgrim reflecting prayerfully on on his/her life.
In this process both pilgrim and guide seek to pay attention to the presence of God in the pilgrims’ life.
Both are “co-discerners” - noticing the ways in which the pilgrim responds to God ant the ways s/he resists God.
Both are concerned to nurture the life of God in the pilgrim and to encourage the expression of this life in ordinary and practical living.
The ministry of Spiritual Direction provides a safe and welcoming place to take seriously our growing relationship with God—to be encouraged in this and to become more intentional in it.
“How often do I need to attend a Spiritual Direction session?”
This is arranged by you and the Director. The time between visits varies—an average would be around once a month.
“How long do I stay in Spiritual Direction?”
Spiritual Direction  is usually a long term process—a thoughtful reflection on you faith journey.

“What sort of people are Spiritual Directors?”
Ordinary everyday people like you!
These are people with the gifts needed for this ministry and who have spent time in training and study in this area.
They are also pilgrims, and are engaged in receiving Spiritual Direction themselves.



Sr. Lorraine Testa  (asjm) is a  member of the  Australian Network for Spiritual Direction Inc.
 With extensive experience in the area of Catholic education and faith formation,  her ministry   reaches out  to facilitating  retreats/reflection days for individuals or groups. She is also available for  Spiritual Direction .
Contact Sr.Lorraine to arrange an   appropriate time to discuss Spiritual Direction, retreat days/reflection days.


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  • Home
    • Who was Maria Teresa Spinelli
    • Venerable Mother Teresa Spinelli
    • Spinellinian Spirituality
    • What it means to be Augustinian
    • Pathway to commitment
    • Our emblem explained
    • Painting explained
  • Policies
    • ASJM Keeping children and adults safe
    • ASJM Overseas donation policy
  • Our story in Australia
    • Our beginnings
  • Provinces
    • Overseas
    • Hospitality: Bed and Breakfast
    • ASJM Overseas donation policy
    • Missionary support
    • Mission News MARCH 2025
  • Archives
    • General Chapter 2021-2022
      • General Chapter 2021-2022
      • Photo gallery General Chapter 2021
      • Provincial Chapter MALTA 2022
      • 50th Anniversary
      • 2017 60th Anniversary
        • Bishop Terry Curtin's homily
          • Mother General, Tessie Bezzina asjm
          • Maltese Community Council Publicaiton
          • Photo gallery 60th Anniversary
      • Dignitary visits
      • Sr Connie's Golden Jubilee
  • In Memoriam
    • Sr Renata Cross
    • Sr Blandina Pace
    • Sr Candida Manche
  • Prayer room
    • Spiritual Direction
    • Resources~links
  • Members login
  • Contact