Group Spiritual Direction 2023-2024 with Cathy Rosensteel (In-Person Program)

Group spiritual direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your word is) in all of life. They are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to:

* commit themselves to an honest relationship with God
* to participate wholeheartedly in the group process through prayerful listening and response
* to open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others

This contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, DC. The group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Cathy Rosensteel. The group will meet both in-person at the Well and on Zoom (During the winter months as as noted below.)

This group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling nudged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her.

DATES (At the Well): Saturdays – 9/9, 10/7, 11/11/2023 and 3/9, 4/13, 5/11/2024
DATES (On Zoom): Saturdays – 12/9/2023, and 1/13, 2/10/2024

TIME: 8:30 – 11:00 AM

COST: $250

LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
LOCATION: Zoom

REGISTRATION:  Please all the Well at 410-296-9355 to express interest and we will put you In touch with Cathy

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy here.

FACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel

FACILITATOR BIO:
Cathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas.

Cathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System.

Drawn to the outdoors, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones, gardening, and swimming. Often, she can be found happily reading, near or in a body of water, or just sitting, very still.