Spiritual Direction Certificate Program DMU

God looks beyond appearances. The Gospel reminds us that humility and repentance matter more than outward status. No one is beyond God's mercy, and no one is excluded from His invitation. His grace is available to all who are willing to receive it.

🔥 “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” – St. Catherine of Siena
You were created with purpose. Let that purpose shine boldly.

Comparison steals joy. When we focus on what others have received, we often miss the blessings God has already placed in our own lives. God's generosity is not limited. His grace is abundant enough for everyone. What blessing are you especially grateful for today?

The School of Spiritual Direction at Divine Mercy University is a place of encounter, formation, and discernment.

Every course and conversation is centered on helping individuals respond more fully to God’s grace, while forming those called to accompany others with compassion, humility, and wisdom.

Our program is academically rigorous—comparable to graduate-level education—and firmly rooted in the Catholic faith.

Through the integration of human and spiritual formation, we help shape individuals who are attentive to the Holy Spirit and grounded in service to others.

Whether discerning a vocation or seeking deeper spiritual growth, this formation journey is an act of love for the Church and for souls.

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

Forgiveness can be difficult. It doesn't mean forgetting. It doesn't excuse wrongdoing. But it does free us from carrying bitterness that weighs down our hearts. Jesus calls us to forgive because He knows the healing that follows. Is there someone you need to forgive today?

Twenty-five years ago , our world changed in a single morning. September 11, 2001, is a day none of us will forget — one marked by profound loss, but also by extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and love for neighbor.

Today, we remember the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the families who still carry that grief. We hold them in prayer.

At Divine Mercy University, we've spent 25 years training men and women to walk alongside people in their darkest moments — because we believe every person, in suffering or in strength, is held by God's mercy. That conviction is why we do this work.

We remember. We pray. We hope.

🙏 “Heal me, Lord, that I may be healed...”
In moments of struggle, turn to Scripture for strength. God is the source of our healing and praise.

Faith was never meant to be lived alone. God often works through community, friendship, and shared prayer. Whether in a parish, small group, or family gathering, Christ promises to be present. Who has helped strengthen your faith journey?

Life isn't without trials, but Scripture reminds us there's purpose in perseverence. Whether you're ina season of struggle or standing firm in your faither, remember - God is always with us.

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?