Does the Call to Spiritual Direction Lay on Your Heart?

 

Welcome to You are Loved Ministry, where you can put Joy back into your life!

 

Jesus desires a deeper relationship with you. Will you let him reach you?

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Ecumenical Spiritual Direction for All Seekers of Faith

 

My name is Donna Marotto. I offer pastoral care through spiritual direction.

 

I have 17 years of experience and specialized in helping others break free from the chains of addictions, negative thoughts and behaviors. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Director of Faith Formation in the Diocese of Springfield, MA. You can read more about my personal journey and background here. In my practice, I found that therapy helps heal, but so do God and the sacraments.

 

God's love heals the human heart.  It doesn't matter where you are in your spiritual life. I will meet you where you are.  We will work together to help your discernment and deepening relationship with God. 

 

Sessions For Your Growth

 

In each session, we begin with prayer. It's always important to invite Jesus into our meetings.

 

Then, we will have a conversation, about your relationship with God, how your interior life is, and other spiritual practices in your life.

 

I usually recommend meeting about once a month to keep clarity on your journey. The fee is $50/session.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spiritual Direction

"Who is a good fit for spiritual direction?" 

 

Any person of faith who earnestly wants accompaniment while discerning God's will in their life. Spiritual direction can give people space to understand their Faith better, if they are open to it.

 

I have clinical experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, additions, relationship problems, and healing and forgiveness (unbound prayer), but offer spiritual accompaniment to all.

 

"Will spiritual direction help me deepen my relationship with God?" 

 

Spiritual direction is rooted in prayer and questions about your spiritual practice. It's been known to help people spend more focused time in prayer. Through regular encounters with God and the Word of God, relationships tend to blossom, just as human relationships develop through time together.

 

"Can you help me see how God is working in my life?"

 

No one but you alone can perceive what God wants for you. However, having spiritual companionship through spiritual direction can help you hear His voice amid all the other concerns and thoughts you have.

 

"I have questions about the Faith and don't know where to start."

 

Let's connect. I'm happy to talk to people of all Christian denominations to meet you where you are and help you explore some big questions.

 

Resources

 

Listen to this episode of "The Catholic Bookworm," where I was interviewed about my book, "Love Changes Everything: An Invitation to Knowing the Healing Power of God."

 

Download and listen to my talk on "How to Heal from Trauma."