What is spiritual accompaniment exactly?
- It means meeting for a conversation on a regular basis (usually once every 4 – 6 weeks)
- It is a question of becoming aware of what happens in my normal, day to day life because it is here that I am in contact with God – in and through the nitty gritty of my daily life.
- By reflecting on my life together with someone else I am helped to understand and shape my personal way of life from the perspective of my Christian faith
When is spiritual accompaniment helpful?
- It´s particularly helpful when you are full of questions about the meaning of life, about God, about faith and spirituality.
- It´s also helpful when you are trying to find a way of prayer that suits you best.
- It gives orientation and support in phases of life when we are in transition.
Who gives spiritual accompaniment?
Several pastoral counsellors in the listening centre give spiritual accompaniment in addition to the conversations they have as part of their work in the Gesprächsinsel. This is why spiritual direction usually takes place outside the opening hours, and occasionally elsewhere. In co-operation with the archdiocese of Vienna, the Gesprächsinsel helps to put people in contact with spiritual companions.