Spiritual Director
Services
As well as Spiritual Direction, Pilar provides
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workshops
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retreats
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speaking/teaching seminars.
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Ignatian Spiritual Exercises guidance
If you are interested in one of these other areas please contact her at revpilar@gmail.com
Spiritual Disciplines Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to Spiritual Disciplines or Practices. Some of the practices that have been covered include:
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Lectio Divina
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The Examen
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Spiritual Autobiography
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Contemplative Prayer
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Prayer Walking
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Praying with Icons
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Centering Prayer
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Simplicity
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Silence
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Fasting
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Creating a Rule of Life or Regula
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And others...
Any of these can be longer individual sessions/topics. Generally this whole workshop is 1 1/2 days in length.
Spiritual Autobiography
This is a more comprehensive look at and writing out of Spiritual Autobiography. It includes:
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Exploring other Spiritual Autobiographers
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The process of writing
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Exploring the value for our own writing
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Writing and processing our own Spiritual Autobiography and getting feedback
This process usually takes place over 6-8 sessions.
The Ignatian Exercises are a profound experience of deepening faith.
The are a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola to help people deepen their relationship with God.
In the beginning, and for centuries, the Exercises were most commonly given as a 30 day retreat. These days were spent in solitude and silence.
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In the last century there has been other formats considered for those who may not have 30 days to commit in that way.
One way of going through the Exercises now is a “retreat in daily life,” or the 18th annotation which involves a month long program of daily prayer and meetings with a spiritual director.
The one which has been most transformative for many is called the 19th annotation. It is a 9-10 month time of dedicated prayer time and weekly sessions with a Spiritual Director. It is a wonderful way to expand our experience of our faith.
If you are interested in this possibility, please click the "Apply here..." button on the left of this image. It will send me an email. We can arrange a time to chat and see if this is right for you right now.
Retreats
Retreats can take on many forms.
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Theme based retreats (prayer, silence...)
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Spiritual Practices/Discipline retreats
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Discernment retreats
There can be a mixture of group and individual activity.
Location can be at a retreat centre but can also be other locations equally suited.
Exploring Formation Books
There are many books which can be used as guides into conversation about Spiritual Formation. Some of my favourites to lead with groups include:
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The Good and Beautiful God
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The Good and Beautiful You
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The Good and Beautiful Life
all by James Bryan Smith
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The Allure of Gentleness
by Dallas Willard
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Invitation to a Jesus Life
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Abundant Simplicity
by Jan Johnson
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Prayer
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Celebration of Discipline
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Both by Richard Foster​
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For exploring other topics or books please be in touch.
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Fees and Payment
Spiritual Direction
$60 per session Students and Seniors rate is $40
* If you book multiple sessions the price is reduced.
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4 sessions is $200
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6 sessions is $300​
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*If cost is an issue for you, let's work on making something work. Your soul work is too valuable.
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No Shows
Emergencies happen, but if you have more than 2 no-shows with no reason you will be invoiced for a session.
Workshops/Retreats/Seminars or Ignatian Exercises
Please contact me for the fee schedule on a 1/2 day, full day or multiple day sessions.
Ignatian Exercises can be arranged for overall or individual sessions.
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Payments can be made via PayPal, but e-transfers are welcome (and don't cost service fees).
