If you are interested in pursuing spiritual direction with me, please contact me. An initial consultation is complimentary. To learn more about this ministry, read on.
Spiritual direction is a form of spiritual companionship or mentoring, by which one person commits to holding a listening and reflective space that can help another to prayerfully discern his or her path. The process is guided by the Spirit, and both participants benefit from an opportunity for deep encounter with its healing, enlivening influence.
My role in the spiritual direction relationship is to be attentive to your process, helping you to pause in order to notice, listen to, and celebrate the movement of the Spirit within and around you. When things become dark or confusing, a companion who maintains an attitude of patience and hope can help you to keep going and not give up. When the fruits of such labor become evident, having someone else to share that joy with is confirming and strengthening.
As a seeker, your role is to be willing to enter into such a vulnerable, yet protected space, to become ripe for transformation in accordance with your own life journey. Distinct from therapy or coaching practices, spiritual direction may be thought of as a wellness practice that helps you keep the door open for spiritual guidance to reach your heart.
My practice is rooted in the Christian tradition, although I welcome conversation with fellow pilgrims of many faith traditions, as well as those with questions about the very nature of faith and spiritual belief. I do not believe in excluding seekers from conversation for reasons of difference, including different choices regarding gender and sexual orientation. While honoring diversity, I look for what unites us.
Fees for spiritual direction are on a sliding scale, with $65 per session as a suggested amount. This represents a contribution that enables me to free up time for this ministry in general, not a fee for service. If you are unable to contribute financially, that alone should not be an obstacle to pursuing spiritual direction.
If you’d like to arrange a complimentary initial consultation, please get in touch!
Lory’s educational qualifications
- Benedictine Spiritual Direction, Benet Hill Monastery, 2024
- Distance Learning Program Year, North American Christian Community Seminary, 2021
- Cambridge English Language certificate in teaching English to adults, 2020
- Cornerstone Courses, Alcyon Center, 2016-2018
- Diploma in Eurythmy, Eurythmy Spring Valley, 2002
- Benedictine Living Experience, St Benedict’s Monastery in St Joseph, Minnesota, 1998
- Orientation Year Certificate, Sunbridge College, 1997
- Part-Time Foundation Year in Arts and Anthroposophy, Sound Circle Center, 1996
- M.Ed. in Education, Smith College, 1992
- B.A. in English, Carleton College, 1991
