Benedict, Ignatius, and Spiritual Direction (recorded webinar)

Questions Welcome

As spiritual directors and teachers of spiritual directors, Peter Watkins and Sam Rahberg often field questions about two key spiritual figures and their unique approaches to spiritual direction -- Benedict and Ignatius. This recorded webinar explores those themes and can be useful whether you're seeking a spiritual director, considering spiritual direction training programs, or just plain curious! 

What's Distinct and Common?

This 45-minute webinar takes up distinctive perspectives on spiritual direction from the Benedictine and Ignatian schools of spirituality. They have much in common and some important nuances. For example, Benedict emphasizes stability, community, and place, while Ignatius speaks of contemplatives in action and finding God in all things.

Sam Rahberg is director of the Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction at Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary (Collegeville, MN). Peter Watkins is a faculty member at Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality (Saint Paul, MN). Come explore the rich tapestry of these traditions, comparing their common and unique underpinnings. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the contemplative and discernment practices that inspire spiritual direction, as well as guidance about choosing which kinds of formation programs might be most helpful to you. Questions welcome!

By the end of this viewing, you can expect to:

• Differentiate between the Benedictine and Ignatian approaches to spiritual direction, recognizing their core principles;

• Acquire practical insights on how to integrate aspects of both approaches into your own spiritual practice; and

• Enhance your ability to discern schools of spirituality and formation programs that seem a good fit for you.

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Feel free to proceed with the registration process if you would like to connect further about these themes!