Vein Digging

"The director's job is 'to point, as with a finger, to the vein in the mine, and let each one dig for himself.'" ~Chris Lowney quoting St. Ignatius

Spiritual directing is a challenge in some ways but in other ways if you realize your duty is to point the way and get out of the way, then it is easy. Our job is to hand the retreatant a pick, and let them do the hard work. We continue to affirm, to pay attention to the Spirit's call, and to give the right instrument so that the vein gets mined properly.

If we dig the vein, we discover a treasure not ours to uncover. We do the hard work that the retreatant must experience. We perhaps even find that they are not yet ready to pick up the gem unearthed. Best to leave the pick in their hands and stand down.

Peace,

Suzanne