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Five Ways to be a Good Spiritual Directee

*The following article is adapted from an interview with Fr. Walter Schu, LC. When a spiritual directee is seeking to find a good spiritual director, there are certain qualities to look for: a good listener, a deep prayer life, practical, and down-to-earth. Similarly, according to Fr. Walter Schu, LC, an assistant professor of Integrative Studies…

5 Traits of a Spiritual Director You Didn’t Expect

5 Traits of a Spiritual Director You Didn’t Expect

When considering a spiritual director, we may find ourselves picturing an individual or individuals of tremendous greatness. We may find ourselves thinking of a fearless leader guiding us through lethal terrain, or a warrior striking down our enemies before us. We may picture a great analyst and teacher of the spirit or a drill sergeant…

Why is the Spiritual Direction Certificate at DMU Unique

Why is the Spiritual Direction Certificate at DMU Unique

The Spiritual Direction Certificate Program at Divine Mercy University brings together beautiful traditions and integrates them in a way which will have a great impact on students. First we have the age-old tradition of spiritual direction which has been around since Jesus walked this earth, with foreshadowing of it in the Old Testament. Also the…