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.
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.
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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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.
Fees and Payment
Spiritual Direction
$60 per session
* 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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Students and Seniors rate is $40
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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
Please contact me for the fee schedule on a 1/2 day, full day or multiple day sessions.
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Payments can be made via PayPal, but e-transfers are welcome and don't cost service fees.
