Spirit Care as Spiritual Direction in Christianity

“The spiritual director is a man who helps the soul to realize that God is always with it, that God will never leave it, that God will never fail it.”

~ Thomas Merton, The Silent Life

“It is of great help to the soul to have someone to whom it can open its heart, for it is by this means that the soul finds peace and receives strength.”

~ St. Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle

“In spiritual direction, we learn that we do not have to lead lives of isolation and self-reliance but can embrace the support and wisdom of others who walk with us in faith.”

~ Henri Nouwen, The Way of the Heart