SDFP Applications Now Open!
The world needs trained spiritual directors more than ever… companions who can walk alongside others through darkness and light, confusion and clarity, doubt and faith. If you have felt a persistent call to this ministry of accompaniment, this might be your moment.
Our Spiritual Direction Formation Programme (SDFP) is now accepting applications for the cohort beginning September 2026. This is a two-year formation programme specifically designed for laypeople discerning a call to spiritual direction ministry. You do not need advanced theological degrees or a perfect prayer life. You need openness, compassion, and willingness to grow.
What you’ll receive:
- Two years of deep formation in Carmelite spirituality and spiritual direction practice
- Supervised spiritual direction practice with real directees
- Retreat experiences and pilgrimage to Ávila, Spain (walking Teresa’s roads)
- A community of fellow pilgrims who become lifelong companions
- Certificate in Spiritual Direction upon completion
Is God calling you to this? Let’s explore together. There’s no pressure… just honest conversation about where your star might be leading. Find out more here.
Deepening Prayer Series – Part II: The Journey of Prayer
If you enjoyed The Foundations of Prayer, perhaps you would like to continue your studies with the second part of the Deepening Prayer Series, The Journey of Prayer. This course, beginning in March 2026, is designed to uncover the rich, transformative process of prayer, examining what one encounters along the path, the signs of growth and regression, its joys and consolations, trials and challenges, and the ultimate goal of union with God. Rooted in the wisdom of Carmelite spiritual masters and mystics, it provides practical guidance and spiritual insight for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God and navigate the challenges of the spiritual path. You will journey in a community of like-minded individuals, fostering mutual support and shared growth.
For further information, please click here.
Exciting Announcements Coming in February!
We have been working on something for eighteen months, and we are nearly ready to share it with you. Mark your calendars: February 15 will be a big day for the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality.
Here’s what we can tell you: We are launching three major initiatives in February, and there will be something for everyone – whether you’re looking for digital resources to deepen your practice, a community to belong to, or a vision to be part of.
Technology meets contemplation meets community. That’s all we are saying for now.
Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss this. If you’re on our email list, you’ll be the first to know. If you’re not, sign up here so you don’t miss the announcement.
Welcome to CACS 2026!
The Magi didn’t have GPS or detailed maps. They had a star, courage, and each other. They had the willingness to follow even when the path was unclear.
What star is God calling you to follow in 2026?
We’d be honoured to walk with you this year – through our programmes, our community, our prayer resources, and these bi-weekly reflections. Maybe it is the Spiritual Direction Formation Programme calling your name. Maybe it is the School of Prayer. Maybe it is joining us for a retreat or pilgrimage. Or maybe it is simply reading these reflections and letting them slowly shape your soul, week by week.
However you engage, you are welcome here. We are all beginners on this journey, all following the same star home.
Welcome to 2026. Welcome to CACS. Let’s begin.