Spiritual Direction…

…is a three-part encounter: God, the person being directed and the spiritual director, in communion with one another so that the person directed may grow in relationship with God.

…the help given by the director to another (seeker) which enables the seeker to be attentive to the Lord’s personal communication to him or her.

…help the seeker listen and respond to God, grow in intimacy with Him, and carry out the consequences of the relationship.

…the seeker of spiritual direction is a person of faith who is committed to growing in a disciplined life of prayer and meets regularly with an experienced guide who is mature in his or her faith.

…provides accountability in maintaining and cultivating one’s prayer life and the occasion to reflect on one’s spiritual progress or regression.

Spiritual Direction is NOT:

• Counseling
• Pastoral Counseling
• Advice Seeking Session

Who Is Spiritual Direction for?

Anyone 18 years and older that would like to strengthen their relationship with God through prayer.

Finding the Right Spiritual Director 

• Pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit
• A listing of Spiritual Directors is available to help you find one that best serves your needs.  The listing does not represent any endorsement or responsibility by the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
• Click here to get in touch with one of our Colorado Springs Spiritual Directors
• The first 2-3 sessions with a Spiritual Director will be to find out more about your director, as well as your director finding out more about you.

Franciscan Retreat Center: Colorado Springs, Colorado - https://www.franciscanretreatcenter.org/

Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House: Sedalia, Colorado - https://www.sacredheartretreat.org/

El Tesoro de los Angeles Retreat Center: Woodland Park, Colorado -  https://eltesororetreat.org/

Jesus Our Hope: Littleton, Colorado - https://www.jesus-our-hope.org/

Regina Caeli Hermitage: Littleton, Colorado - https://www.rchermitage.org/

Mother Cabrini Shrine: Golden, Colorado - https://mothercabrinishrine.org

Abbey of St. Walburga: Virginia Dale, Colorado - https://walburga.org/

Christ in the Desert: Abiquiu, New Mexico - https://christdesert.org/about/

Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey: Pecos, New Mexico - https://pecosmonastery.org/

To be included on the diocesan list of approved spiritual directors, and included in our quarterly supervision meetings individuals must first submit to Fr. Mark Zacker, mzacker@stfranciscr.org a letter from their pastor approving them to give spiritual direction and serve this ministry in their parish; also they must provide a copy of their Certificate of Completion of Training for giving Spiritual Direction and/or giving the Spiritual Exercises."

Here are a few options to consider if you are interested in receiving training to become a spiritual director:

Creigton University Spiritual Direction

Divine Mercy University Spiritual Direction Certificate

Franciscan School of Spiritual Direction

Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality

Supervision is a key component in the ministry of spiritual direction. In supervision, a spiritual director is invited to contemplatively reflect on spiritual direction sessions and one’s ongoing practice of serving and being present to a seeker. Skilled and compassionate supervision assists spiritual directors in deepening their self-awareness, cultivating greater interior freedom, and refining the unique gifts and capacities they bring to their ministry. To connect with a supervisor, contact Fr. Mark Zacker, mzacker@stfranciscr.org