In spiritual direction, I must examine what is happening in my heart, where the spirit is moving, if I feel desolation or consolation, if I am tired, why I am sad: These are the things to talk about with the man or woman who is my spiritual director.
Pope Francis
Spiritual Direction can help you:
- Recognize and trust your own experiences of God
- Discern or make difficult choices
- Better integrate your faith life into your everyday life
- Explore ways to pray
- Grow in your relationship with God, others, self and all of God’s creation
- Grow into the person that God is calling you to be
Spiritual direction is for anyone who would like to grow in their personal relationship with God.
Each person seeking direction determines how long and how often they will meet. The most common arrangement is a monthly appointment for one hour.
Suggested Stipend: $45 (other arrangements can be made)
Contact any of the spiritual directors listed to learn more or to schedule a conversation.
More information on Spiritual Direction
Internship in Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Directors Associated with St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center
Fr. Patrick Brennan, CP
St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center Director of Ministry
Passionist Priest
Contact Fr. Pat:
patriciocp@aol.com
Faith Offman
Associate of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Bachelor of Arts in Community Service, Siena Heights University
Master of Divinity, SS Cyril and Methodius Seminary
Graduate of Dominican Center for Religious Development Internship in Spiritual Direction
Part time Faculty at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and the Dominican Center Internship in Spiritual Direction, Associate Director of Ministry, St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center.
Married, two adult children, five grandchildren. Enjoys golf and sewing.
Contact Faith:
foffmann@stpaulretreat.org
Cindy LaFond
Masters in Theological Studies from St. John’s Seminary
Associate member of Servants of Jesus religious congregation
Graduate of Dominican Center for Religious Development
Internship in Spiritual Direction
Board Member, St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center
Wife and mother, resides in Livonia. Retired from the Livonia Housing Commission. Has been involved in various homeless ministries, and has a passion for gardening.
Contact Cindy:
Rclafond96@gmail.com
(734) 218-0739 (cell)
Sandra Arnould
Graduate of Dominican Center for Religious Development
Internship in Spiritual Direction
One of my favorite written prayers ends with “Show me Lord, how to love you, and guide me in becoming the person whom you created me to be.” I’ve been going to a spiritual companion/director for more than 15 years and their attentive listening allows me to identify how God is working in my life. Sacred listening allows us to identify God working in our lives and it is an honor to witness those moments of grace.
Contact Sandra:
ssarnould@gmail.com
734-507-3624 (cell)
Serena Billotto
Diploma in Catholic Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Graduate of Dominican Center for Religious Development
Internship in Spiritual Direction
I have been receiving spiritual direction for over 10 years. Having someone walk with me in my spiritual life has been life-changing. I consider it a gift to be accompanied by someone in my spiritual journey and to also accompany someone in theirs. Spiritual direction allows one to discover in themself more of who God made them to be. In growing in self discovery, you grow closer to God.
I am a mother of five adult children and a grandmother of seven grandchildren. My husband and I enjoy traveling and spending time with our family.
Contact Serena:
sbillotto@gmail.com
