Spiritual Direction

<P>We are not alone.God is present with us. And God gives us companions on the journey. A spiritual director is one such companion offering spiritual guidance to help</P><ul><li>make sense of the faith journey</li><li>interpret the significant markers on the road</li><li>encourage us particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage</li><li>and most of all to notice the ministry of the Spirit in our lives</li></ul><P>Gordon Smith writes:Even if we have been Christians and maturing in our faith for many years we still need the encouragement and guidance that might come through spiritual direction. . . . Genuine humility is evident in our realization that we need a companion a fellow pilgrim and Christian who can help us discern and foster an attentiveness to God's presence in our lives. This is the gift of spiritual direction.Whether you are a director a directee or simply someone who wants to learn more about this ancient ministry you will find this book to be a helpful guide.</P>