Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes Fr. Patrick Gilger, SJ, a Jesuit priest, trained spiritual director, and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Loyola University Chicago.

00:00 Who is Patrick Gilger, S.J.?
2:00 What is spiritual direction, and what it isn't
5:05 Looking for a spiritual director
8:35 Becoming friends
10:20 What happens in spiritual direction?
16:49 First experiences of spiritual direction
21:15 Find a spiritual director who is trained
31:20 Tips for finding a spiritual director
39:32 When words can't describe our spiritual feelings
44:00 Trusting our own experiences
47:51 How to listen for God's answers to prayer
51:30 When God's presence feels fleeting
58:59 Looking for a spiritual director? Start here.

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