A Sacred Invitation to Soul Care
In a world that often feels hurried and fragmented, finding a space to simply "be" with the Divine is not just a luxury—it is a necessity for the soul. For those seeking a deeply spiritual approach to their personal journey, Dr. Schafer offers Formational Prayer Sessions and Ignatian Spiritual Direction. These are gentle, soul-centered spaces designed to help you listen, reflect, and grow in your intimate relationship with God.
Unlike traditional consulting or coaching, these sacred times are built on the belief that the True Counselor is already present. The goal is to create a quiet sanctuary where you can attend to the subtle movements of the Holy Spirit and receive the profound healing found in the Father’s love.
Formational Prayer: Healing in the Presence of Christ
Formational Prayer is a path toward emotional and spiritual wholeness. It moves beyond head knowledge about God and invites a heart-encounter with the presence of Christ. Many of us carry "wounds of the heart"—deep-seated beliefs or past hurts that cloud our perception of ourselves and the Divine.
In these sessions, Dr. Schafer provides a supportive environment to bring these places of brokenness before the Lord. It is a process of positioning the heart to receive truth where there has been a lie, and peace where there has been turmoil. By inviting Jesus into the narrative of your life, you allow His light to bring a transformative healing that only the Creator can provide.
Ignatian Spiritual Direction: Finding God in All Things
Rooted in the 500-year-old tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Direction is a practice of "holy listening." It is a companioning relationship where the focus is not on solving problems, but on discernment. Together, you and Dr. Schafer look for the footprints of God in your everyday life—in your joys, your desolations, your work, and your relationships.
The Ignatian approach teaches us that God is active in all things. Through this direction, you will learn to:
- Identify the movements of the Spirit versus the distractions of the world.
- Cultivate a deeper interior freedom.
- Respond more authentically to God’s call on your life.