Spiritual Direction Certificate Program DMU

Spiritual Direction Certificate Program DMU A Catholic Christian hybrid (online and in person) training program for future spiritual directors in Sterling, VA (USA)

Following Jesus isn't always easy. There will be sacrifices. There will be challenges. There will be moments when faith ...
08/30/2026

Following Jesus isn't always easy. There will be sacrifices. There will be challenges. There will be moments when faith asks something difficult of us. Yet every cross carried with Christ becomes a path toward deeper trust, greater love, and lasting hope. Where is God asking you to follow Him more closely?

Do you feel like your efforts don't matter? Do you feel like the small acts of kindness you do aren't enough? Think agai...
08/26/2026

Do you feel like your efforts don't matter? Do you feel like the small acts of kindness you do aren't enough? Think again.

St. Andre Bessette reminds us that even the tiniest acts can becomee masterpieces in the eyes of God.

Your quiet prayers, your unseen sacfricies, your little moments of kindness - they are not small to him.

Be faithful in the little things. You are painting something beautiful.

Jesus didn't build His Church on perfection. He built it on people willing to say yes. Peter wasn't flawless, yet Christ...
08/16/2026

Jesus didn't build His Church on perfection. He built it on people willing to say yes. Peter wasn't flawless, yet Christ entrusted him with a mission. The same is true for us. God often works through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. How is God calling you to serve His Church today?

Faith isn't the absence of struggle. The Canaanite woman faced obstacles, rejection, and uncertainty, yet she continued ...
08/16/2026

Faith isn't the absence of struggle. The Canaanite woman faced obstacles, rejection, and uncertainty, yet she continued to trust Jesus. Her persistence became a powerful witness of faith. Sometimes our prayers aren't answered immediately. Sometimes God invites us to keep trusting, keep asking, and keep believing. What prayer have you been carrying to God lately?

At Divine Mercy University’s School of Spiritual Direction, everything begins with one purpose: helping souls respond mo...
08/16/2026

At Divine Mercy University’s School of Spiritual Direction, everything begins with one purpose: helping souls respond more freely to God’s grace.

Through prayerful conversation, rigorous coursework, and intentional formation, students are equipped to accompany others with wisdom, humility, and love.

Our academically rigorous program reflects graduate-level study while remaining deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition and the life of the Church.

Formation here is both intellectual and spiritual, shaping the whole person for service and discernment.

Whether you are exploring a call to spiritual direction or longing for a deeper interior life, this journey meets you where you are.

Contact Maria Brackett or learn more: https://calendly.com/school-of-spiritual-direction

St. Jane Frances de Chantal lived through deep loss and still chose radical trust in God.Her life reminds us that grief ...
08/12/2026

St. Jane Frances de Chantal lived through deep loss and still chose radical trust in God.

Her life reminds us that grief does not disqualify us from purpose—it can deepen our surrender.

Even in sorrow, she continued to love, serve, and build a life rooted in faith.

May we learn to trust God in every season, not just the peaceful ones.

"Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." — Matthew 14:27The storm didn't disappear immediately.But Jesus stepped into ...
08/09/2026

"Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." — Matthew 14:27

The storm didn't disappear immediately.

But Jesus stepped into it.

Sometimes God's answer isn't removing the storm. Sometimes it's reminding us that He is present in the middle of it.

Whatever waves you're facing today, remember: Christ is with you.

St. Faustina teaches us that true strength begins when we let go of pride and put our full trust in God."A humble soul d...
08/04/2026

St. Faustina teaches us that true strength begins when we let go of pride and put our full trust in God.

"A humble soul does not trust itself, but places all its confidence in God."

Humility isn’t weakness. It’s recognizing where your help really comes from—and choosing to rest in His goodness.

"They all ate and were satisfied." — Matthew 14:20God is a God of abundance.What seemed impossible in human hands became...
08/02/2026

"They all ate and were satisfied." — Matthew 14:20

God is a God of abundance.

What seemed impossible in human hands became more than enough in God's hands.

When we offer Him what we have—even when it feels small—He can multiply it beyond our expectations.

Where have you seen God's provision in your life recently?

A reminder for the days when life feels heavy, uncertain, or just plain exhausting: peace isn’t found in the absence of ...
07/29/2026

A reminder for the days when life feels heavy, uncertain, or just plain exhausting: peace isn’t found in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of Christ.

We will face storms. We will face heartbreak. We will face moments that stretch our faith.

But we don’t face them alone — and we don’t face them defeated.

Today, choose courage over fear. Peace over panic. Trust over worry.

Because He has already overcome. 🙏✨

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45154 Underwood Lane
Sterling, VA
20166

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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