More About Spiritual Direction
- Spiritual Directors International
http://www.sdiworld.org/
The Spiritual Directors International website has a wealth of information, including contact information for spiritual directors around the world.
Helpful Prayer Sites
- Pray as You Go
http://www.pray-as-you-go.org/home/
Pray as You Go is a daily prayer session, designed for use on your computer, I pad, phone, or portable MP3 player, to help you pray whenever you find time. It offers a framework for your own prayer and is designed to help you become more aware of God’s presence in your life. (Produced by the Jesuits in Britain/based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius.)
- Sacred Space
http://www.sacredspace.ie/
Sacred Space is another online prayer site that offers guided meditation and daily scripture readings for your quiet prayer period. The focus is also to increase your awareness of God in your life. (Produced by the Irish Jesuits/based upon the spirituality of St. Ignatius.) They also publish a hardcover book, Sacred Space, with daily readings and guided meditations for every day of the year.
- Richard Rohr, OFM – Center for Action and Contemplation
https://cac.org/
Fr. Richard Rohr is a prolific spiritual writer and globally recognized ecumenical teacher. He is a Franciscan priest and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico. He offers a daily online meditation that is grounded in contemplation and action and speaks to an awakening within Christianity of the mystical tradition. Find his email meditation, his books, retreats, lectures, and helpful resources on this site.
- Joan Chittister, OSB
http://www.benetvision.org/ - Monasteries of the Heart
https://www.monasteriesoftheheart.org/
Sr. Joan Chittister is another prolific writer, sought-after lecturer, and influential religious leader of our time. She is a Benedictine sister and author of The Monastic Way: daily insights for everyday living available as an online or printed (mailed) monthly subscription. Her website lists her books and activities. Monasteries of the Heart is a monastery “without walls” inspired by Sr. Joan. It provides individual seekers a monastic website for spiritual sustenance and personal growth.
- Brother Toby’s Reflections, Monastic Starcross Community
starcross.org
A weekly newsletter full of wisdom and inspiration.
Retreat Centers
Interested in a longer time of quiet and contemplation? Consider taking a soul-break for some spiritual nourishment at one of these California retreat centers. Many of them offer weekend and week-long (and longer) retreats, as well as workshops for spiritual growth and renewal.
Jesuit Retreat Center, Los Altos, CA http://www.elretiro.org/- Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA http://www.mercy-center.org/
- Presentation Center, Los Gatos, CA http://www.presentationcenter.org/
- San Damiano, Danville, CA http://sandamiano.org/about
- Villa Maria Del Mar, Santa Cruz, CA http://www.villamariadelmar.org/
- Clare’s Retreat, Soquel, CA http://www.stclaresretreatcenter.com/
- New Camaldoli Hermitage, Big Sur, CA http://www.contemplation.com/
- Mercy Center Auburn, Auburn , CA http://www.mercycenter.org/
- Redwoods Monastery, Whitethorn, CA http://www.redwoodsabbey.org/
- Serra Retreat, Malibu, CA http://www.serraretreat.com/
- La Casa de Maria, Santa Barbara, CA http://www.lacasademaria.org/
- Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Encino, CA http://www.hsrcenter.com/
- Sacred Heart Retreat House, Alhambra, CA http://www.sacredheartretreathouse.com/
- Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA http://www.maryjoseph.org/
- Mission San Luis Rey Center, Oceanside, CA http://www.sanluisrey.org/
Books for the Spiritual Journey
Books can be “food for the soul,” offering us new insights into ourselves and the mystery of God. While there are so many to choose from, these are some of my favorites.
