We’ve heard your questions about spiritual direction and have an episode that should answer (almost) all of them! To help us demystify the art of spiritual direction, host James Martin, S.J. speaks with Jesuit sociologist and trained spiritual director, Patrick Gilger, S.J., about:

What spiritual direction is and what it is not

What you can expect from a wise spiritual director

How spiritual direction helped both Jim and Paddy deepen their relationship with God and dislodge barriers to prayer

Where to find a good spiritual director 

Read: "How do you find a good spiritual director?" by Fr. Martin here: https://www.americamagazine.org/podcasts/2025/10/21/how-do-find-spiritual-director-catholic

Do you have a spiritual question for Fr. Jim? You can write to us at:  [email protected]

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