spiritual direction

collocation in English

meaningsofspiritualanddirection

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spiritual
adjective
uk
/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/us
/ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl/
relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially ...
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direction
noun
uk
/daɪˈrek.ʃən/us
/dɪˈrek.ʃən/
the position towards which someone or something moves ...
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(Definition ofspiritualanddirectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He regarded himself as guiding the patient back to health in the same way that a priest would guide those to whom he gavespiritualdirection.
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It is felt that we need morespiritualdirectionand perhaps less political advice.
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In place of the medieval church,spiritualdirectionof society should fall to the men of science.
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Theya also have weeklyspiritualdirectionand regular spiritual conferences.
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The spiritual development of the novice is of particular focus, especially throughspiritualdirection.
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This ministry takes the form of preaching, directing retreats, parish work, education, prison ministry, immigration services andspiritualdirection.
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All branches have their own coordination and thespiritualdirection.
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The monastery runs a guest house wherespiritualdirectionand sacramental assistance is provided to members of the surrounding area.
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The only way to control mankinds will was withspiritualdirection.
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Through these, he touched hundreds of people who turned to him for guidance andspiritualdirection.
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Pamela also providesspiritualdirectionto a small number of church leaders.
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Now the monks concentrated their efforts on hospitality andspiritualdirection.
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Spiritualdirectiondevelops a deeper relationship with the spiritual aspect of being human.
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He encouraged strong personal prayer among the seminarians and emphasized the importance ofspiritualdirection.
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In 2007, on a completely voluntary basis,spiritualdirectionincluded 75% of the student body.
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Both organizations promote a style of participation in athletics that they claim values moral andspiritualdirection.
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The convent operates guest and retreat facilities and the sisters provide a ministry ofspiritualdirection.
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These novels also reflect her feminist commitments, which, however, increasingly took aspiritualdirection.
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The community's chief ministries are preaching,spiritualdirection, and hospitality.
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