Ways of Spiritual Accompaniment for Discipleship and Leadership
Rooted in the Catholic Intellectual and Ignatian Spiritual Traditions
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is a ministry of accompaniment that helps individuals recognize God's presence and action in their lives, deepen their relationship with Christ, and discern the movements of the Holy Spirit. Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, it fosters greater interior freedom and responsiveness to God's call.
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
The Spiritual Exercises offer a profound journey of prayer, conversion, and growing intimacy with Christ. Through individually directed prayer and discernment, participants come to know, love, and follow Christ more deeply.
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Discernment for Life & Leadership
Individual accompaniment for those navigating significant personal, professional, vocational, or leadership decisions. Drawing upon the principles of Ignatian discernment, this process fosters greater self-awareness, interior freedom, and clarity in recognizing and responding to God's will.
Retreats and Spiritual Formation
Directed retreats and spiritual formation experiences offer opportunities for prayer, contemplation, reflection, and renewal. Retreats are available for individuals, parishes, ministries, and communities, in person or virtually.
About Dr. Karen Shields Wright
I am a Catholic spiritual director formed in the Ignatian tradition. My ministry is rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and shaped by my experience in healthcare, pastoral care, Catholic Social Teaching, and spiritual formation.
I accompany individuals seeking to grow in their relationship with God, including Catholic leaders and professionals discerning how to live their faith more fully in their responsibilities and vocations.
My ministry includes spiritual direction, the Spiritual Exercises, retreats, and tools on Ignatian discernment. I also serve in spiritual direction and formation at Fairfield University's Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality.
For sixteen years, I have been a Dame in the Order of Malta, American Association, and for twenty-three years, a member of Fondazione Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice and capp-usa.org. My career as a chiropractic physician caring for others eventually led me into part-time ministry, then full-time.
