Shalem Institute

Spiritual Intimacy: The Power of Group Spiritual Direction

Today’s post is by Tom Adams There is no deeper intimacy than hearts united in a desire to be with God and each other in prayer. Group spiritual direction is for me a unique and no-fail opportunity to experience that intimacy and to grow in love. The love that develops among strangers in group spiritual […]

June 06, 2018 by Tom Adams
Categories: Community, Group Spiritual Direction, spiritual direction, and spirituality in community. Formats: Article and Friday Blog. Interest Areas: Friday Blog.

The spiritual life is not taught, but caught. You get it through contagion.

~Evelyn Underhill

Categories: Community, Contemplative Living, Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats, and spirituality in community. Formats: Monday Moment and Quote. Interest Areas: Monday Moments.

Three Simple Gifts

Today’s post is by Mary van Balen Recently I attended the Spiritual Director’s International Conference in St. Louis. The keynote speakers are well-known in the area of spirituality, and I looked forward to the breakout sessions, especially one on storytelling. To top it off, travel was a road trip with a good friend filled with […]

June 06, 2018 by Mary van Balen
Categories: Community, Contemplative Living, Contemplative Spirituality, and spiritual direction. Formats: Article and Friday Blog. Interest Areas: Friday Blog.