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Discernment is central to the spiritual life, and thus, to spiritual guidance. It's the process by which you become curious about how you are being invited to respond to your ever-increasing awareness of the Divine Presence of God within the concrete particulars of your life. It's wondering: How am I being invited to participate ever more fully in the co-creative dance of Divine Love?
As you are discerning whether to join us in the Spiritual Guidance Training Program, I pray that you allow the process itself to draw you into deeper knowledge of your gifts and desires, of the nudges and invitations you feel at the deepest level of your being, and of the presence and activity of the Divine Mystery within your life.
Warmly,
Nicki Nelson
SGTP Coordinator
FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
Within the context of your own prayer, reflection, or spiritual guidance sessions, here are some questions that may support you in your discernment:
As you think back over other significant decisions you have made, what has the process looked like for you? What are you being invited to notice or learn from as you approach your discernment around the Spiritual Guidance Training Program?
Notice the desire that is animating your consideration of the Spiritual Guidance Training Program. Where do you feel it in your body? Do any emotions, images, or memories arise? What does this desire want you to know about it today? How is this desire drawing you deeper into relationship with Holy Mystery?
As you think of the Spiritual Guidance Training Program, what are you struggling with? What is getting in the way of acting on that desire? How are you invited to be in relationship with these realities? How are they impacting your discernment process?
As you hold both your desire and your hesitations, what emerges as your next right step?
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE UNIVERSE STORY
Come discuss Journey of the Universeby Brian Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker on Friday, March 22 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST. You can read the book, or watch the documentary on youtube. To RSVP to this free virtual event, please email me at: nnelson@sienaretreatcenter.org
TASTE AND SEE
Don't forget to register for the Taste & See event on April 27th from 1:00pm-3:30pm CST! Meet the team, current participants, and each other as you get a "flavor" of the program. This virtual event is free. Register here.
TRANSFORMATION FOR OUR TIMES
This is a six-part series offered in person over the summer, and was designed by SGTP co-founder Sr. Rita Lui, OP and SGTP staff member Jo Giarrante. It proceeds in the same spirit and would be a wonderful foundation to have prior to full participation in SGTP. You can learn more here.
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
If you would like to request an application, please email me at nnelson@sienaretreatcenter.org. We will set up a 30 minute phone call to talk through the process and then I will get you the application materials. The priority deadline for applications is June 1. After that, applications will be accepted based on availability in the program, and the application fee will increase to $175.
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