Spiritual Direction Quotes

“Faith in the Real Presence, however interpreted, means encounter with the risen and glorified Lord; Thanksgiving for the redemption of the world created universe enters in. The Eucharist takes on a cosmic significance as it moves from a discursive series of prayers towards an integrated act.”
― Martin Thornton, Spiritual Direction

“The effective lives under the shadow of the other Cross, the tense and terrifying Cross of tragedy. Once more Julian of Norwich indicates the ideal: the Cross is appalling, but because of it, all manner of thing shall be well. The effective symbol is the suffering Christ on the naked crucifix. The speculative emblem is Christus Rex.”
― Martin Thornton, Spiritual Direction

“The spiritual director is a physician of the soul, one who heals, absolves, restores and maintains spiritual health, thus producing the conditions for growth.”
― Martin Thornton, Spiritual Direction

“Spiritual direction is the application of theology to the life of prayer. Since prayer, as progressive relationship with God in Christ, is carried on in the world, it ultimately controls all aspects of life.”
― Martin Thornton, Spiritual Direction