A Spiritual Director is a ‘trained’/experienced Spiritual Companion providing help which enables you to pay attention to God’s personal communication, to respond to this personally communicating God, to grow in intimacy with this God and to live out the consequences of the relationship.
A Spiritual Companion, listens with compassion, love and kindness as your sacred story unfolds. All sessions are held in confidence and the safe, comfortable setting where you are never asked or required to talk about anything or anyone you are not comfortable disclosing.
What happens in Spiritual Direction?
You talk about what’s on your mind, for instance:
* You have lost the feeling that God is present and it is difficult to pray
* What is happening in your life that separates you from God?
* How is God present or absent in your life?
* How do you know God’s direction for you in this life?
* You have a desire to share your spiritual journey with another.
Spiritual direction sessions are usually 50 minutes and available in St. Bernard’s Convent. There is a donation for each session. That can be discussed between the Companion and the guest.
Sr. Marlene Sylas has been a Daughter of the Cross since 1969. In 2003, she completed. Internship in the Art of Spiritual Direction at Mercy Center, Burlingame and has provided spiritual direction since. You may call her at (209) 835 4560 ext. 142 or e-mail her at
srjudefc@hotmail.com