A Catholic Christian online training program for future spiritual directors
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11/02/2024
Jesus said to the crowds:
“Everything that the Father gives me will come to me,
and I will not reject anyone who comes to me,
because I came down from heaven not to do my own will
but the will of the one who sent me.
And this is the will of the one who sent me,
that I should not lose anything of what he gave me,
but that I should raise it on the last day.
For this is the will of my Father,
that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him
may have eternal life,
and I shall raise him on the last day.”
11/01/2024
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven."
10/31/2024
The Spiritual Direction Certificate at Divine Mercy prepares students with a transformational experience that will enable them to be spiritual directors with the heart and mind of Jesus Christ and in the tradition of the Church’s tried experience.
Learn more about your program at our next Webinar taking place on
November 2, 2024 @ 10:00 AM EST
"You can't go to heaven hating somebody, forgive now. Be compassionate now. Be grateful now. Love Jesus & Mary now. Accept God's will now." ~ Mother Angelica
10/20/2024
Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom Monica! Your journey with our program is a beautiful one and we are blessed to be part of it.
10/18/2024
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." ~ St. Francis of Assisi
10/16/2024
Surprise! We've extended our deadline for early applications for three of our programs! Apply by October 23 @ 11:59 to take advantage of our early application scholarships!
More information can be found on our website.
10/08/2024
Join us for our next SDC program webinar! Learn all about what it takes to become a Spiritual Director with Divine Mercy University!
On Saturday, September 21st Most Rev. Bishop Michael Burbidge from the Diocese of Arlington, VA alongside Most Rev. Bishop Loverde blessed the new Divine Mercy University St. Dymphna Chapel, named after the patron saint dedicated to mental health. Read on for more information. https://www.catholicherald.com/article/local/chapel-dedicated-to-mental-health-needs/
09/21/2024
Join us Today!!!!
We would like to cordially invite you to join us via live stream for our upcoming St. Dymphna Chapel Dedication on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11am EST.
As you know, we are eagerly anticipating the completion of our new St. Dymphna Chapel we're looking forward to this beautiful space for prayer and the Sacraments - a place where we can bring our intentions and the mission of DMU to the feet of Our Lord, and pray for his healing presence in our families, communities, and those we serve.
Our main celebrant will be The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington. The Dedication Mass will also be live-streamed and may be accessed by clicking the link below on September 21st at 11am EST. Our hope is that those not local to DMU will still be able to join and pray with us over the live-stream, registration is free.
We would like to cordially invite you to join us via live stream for our upcoming St. Dymphna Chapel Dedication on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11am EST.
As you know, we are eagerly anticipating the completion of our new St. Dymphna Chapel we're looking forward to this beautiful space for prayer and the Sacraments - a place where we can bring our intentions and the mission of DMU to the feet of Our Lord, and pray for his healing presence in our families, communities, and those we serve.
Our main celebrant will be The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington. The Dedication Mass will also be live-streamed and may be accessed by clicking the link below on September 21st at 11am EST. Our hope is that those not local to DMU will still be able to join and pray with us over the live-stream, registration is free.
Join us for our next Newman Lecture! Check out the details below ⤵️
Current status and future directions in couple therapy (Part II) by Dr. Martiño Rodríguez-González
Marriage and couple therapy: Integrative (faith and anthropological) reflections, an international approach and Catholic contexts.
This lecture offers a reflection on the ethical and anthropological issues currently under discussion in marital and couple therapy research. This lecture will build upon the content covered in the first part, which was provided in April 2024. It will delve into studies that integrate faith into therapy, as well as the debates and conflicting issues encountered by some marital therapists. The challenges faced by the Catholic Church in the formation and support of marriages will be analyzed, suggesting ways in which research from European or American Catholic Universities could support processes such as marriage nullity assessment, premarital counseling, or support for couples in crisis. A perspective inclusive of Spain and Latin American countries will be provided.
"The function of imagination is not to make things settled as much as to make settled things strange; not to make wonders facts, but facts wonders." ~ GK Chesterton
09/11/2024
Today, as we remember September 11, 2001, our hearts are heavy with the memory of loss, fear, and uncertainty. For many, this day stirs deep emotions as we reflect on the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the nation united in grief and resolve.
A Prayer for Healing and Hope As we remember this day, let us lift up a prayer of healing for those still affected by the events of 9/11 and a prayer of hope for our nation and world. Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, remembering the pain of that fateful day. We ask for Your comfort to surround those who still grieve, Your peace to guard the hearts of those who live with fear, and Your strength to sustain those who continue to protect our country. Remind us of Your love, Your sovereignty, and Your promise to one day wipe away every tear. May we live as instruments of Your peace, trusting in You through every trial. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this day of remembrance, let us not only reflect on the past but look forward with hope, grounded in our faith in Christ. As we navigate a world filled with uncertainties, may we cling to the certainty that God is in control, and His love never fails. Let us be a beacon of His love and peace today and every day.
09/07/2024
Listen to our very own Dr. Matthew McWhorter as he talks about how modern Catholics can utilize medication to deep their faith and improve mental wellness and clarity.
Learn all about St. Dymphna, the saint who we chose to name our new chapel after!
We are so honored to have this incredible chapel, and look forward to sharing it with all of you. Join us September 21 for our dedication.
Our main celebrant will be The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington. The Dedication Mass will also be live-streamed and may be accessed by clicking the link below on September 21st at 11am EST. Our hope is that those not local to DMU will still be able to join and pray with us over the live-stream, registration is free.
May God be praised with this joyful occasion!
09/05/2024
Today is the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Let us use her as an example to always be kind and to live as Jesus wants us to live.
St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us. ❤️
09/04/2024
Join us TOMORROW for our next Spiritual Direction Certificate Webinar! Come learn all about this incredible program.
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An Introduction of the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program:
Your mental health matters. Contact a representative today for therapy services. #mentalhealthmonth
We're excited to celebrate our graduates in-person this year! Good news -- the event will be live streamed via YouTube on Friday, May 7th at 2pm ET. Watch live to hear from our 2021 Commencement Speaker Ms. Michaelene Fredenburg: https://youtu.be/s65pSlf0Lys
Your Mind Matters and so does the mental health of your loved ones. Attend today's webinar at 7pm ET, hosted by the IPS Center for Psychological Services, to learn how to recognize psychological distress and the process for referring therapy. Register now: http://ow.ly/MpwQ50EjWpQ
Answering the Church’s call for Spiritual Directors
"As she has always done, today the Church continues to recommend the practice of spiritual direction not only to those who desire to follow the Lord closely but to every Christian who wishes to live responsibly his or her Baptism, that is, new life in Christ. Everyone, in fact, especially those who have heeded the divine call to follow Christ closely, needs to be accompanied personally by a guide reliable in doctrine and expert in the things of God, this guide can help people to watch out for facile forms of subjectivism, making available their own knowledge and experience lived in the following of Jesus."
Address of Pope Benedict XVI to the Pontifical Theological Faculty “Teresianum”, Rome, 19 May 2011
The Spiritual Direction Certificate (SDC) Program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and supervision for future spiritual directors. The Program seeks to respond to the ongoing need for the followers of Jesus Christ to assist one another on their path of becoming every day, more faithful disciples of the Lord.
The Spiritual Direction Certificate (SDC) Program is offered through Divine Mercy University (DMU) in collaboration with Regnum Christi. The Regnum Christi charism is imbued with a rich Christ-centered spirituality that seeks to meet individuals in their life situation and help them become missionary disciples, agents for the Christian transformation of society and culture. DMU has a proven method of developing onsite and online programs that are both academically rigorous and practical for working adults, deeply integrating the latest insights of the human sciences and the Catholic Christian view of the human person.
The goal of the SDC program is to prepare candidates with the requisite dispositions, knowledge of the theological and human sciences, interactions skills, and supervision tools that will enable them to be spiritual directors with the heart and mind of Jesus Christ and in the tradition of the Church’s tried experience. It seeks to respond to the ongoing need for the followers of Jesus Christ to assist one other on their path of becoming ever more faithful disciples of the Lord.
The spiritual direction cert program comprises; 6 courses offered fully online; 2 mandatory residencies of 4 days; three-day Spiritual Exercises; and practicum.
