Living out of the Gaze of Love
Transformation through the Pathway of Spiritual Direction
A 3-hour online retreat
Presenter
Cathy AJ Hardy
Date
September 21, 2026
Time
Duration
3 hours (total)
Webinar will be recorded.
Join us for a restorative three-hour mini-retreat that invites spiritual directors and companions to rest in, return to, and be reshaped by the Gaze of Love. Drawing from the transformative themes of Walk with Me, this experience weaves together gentle teaching, music, silence, prayer practices, journaling, and small-group reflection. It is an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and remember who we are in the eyes of Divine Love.
“The beautiful art of Spiritual Direction is a way of walking together through life—a sense of companionship through the ebbs and flows of life, a soul friendship where one can lean into presence and remember what is true. ”
— Cathy AJ Hardy
Together We'll Explore:
- Awareness of Our Gaze: How do we perceive ourselves, others, and the Holy? We begin by noticing the gaze we habitually carry—where it contracts, where it opens, and how it shapes our presence.
- Being Remirrored — The Transformational Work: Through compassionate reflection, we allow the true Gaze of Love to meet us again. In this sacred re-mirroring, we rediscover our inherent goodness and witness the quiet movements that heal and transform.
- The Prayer Practice of Turning Toward Love: We will conclude with a simple, embodied prayer practice that returns us to Love as our home and liberation—an anchoring practice to carry forward into our work and daily life. This retreat offers a spacious, soulful pause for anyone seeking renewal and a deeper grounding in the Love that animates the work of spiritual direction.
“The long journey of Spiritual Direction allows us to keep falling back into the rhythm of knowing the truth of our souls.”
— Cathy AJ Hardy
- Participants from all religious traditions, and spiritual and vocational orientations are welcome to this webinar series.
- No experience is required to attend.
- This session runs 180 minutes.
- All sessions will be recorded and be viewable for at least 12 months after the last session goes live.
“Spiritual Direction is a gift guiding our lives toward being re-membered, re-turned, and re-called home.”
— Cathy AJ Hardy
When
This online retreat will occur: September 21, 2026: 6am Seattle/Los Angeles. Find your own local time here.
But if that timing doesn’t work, you can enjoy the webinar any time you like.
Each session is recorded so you can watch at your convenience.
Presenter
Cathy AJ Hardy
Cathy AJ Hardy is a spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and founder of Soul Care®, offering courses in spiritual formation and direction. A facilitator of soul work for the past two decades, Cathy is also the author of the books Love Breathes With Me, Walk With Me, Love Breathes With Me II, and Pause: A Year of Soulful Reflection.
In addition to her passion for guiding others in their spiritual growth, Cathy is also a poet and award-winning singer-songwriter. She lives in Mission, B.C. among the mountains, rivers, and forests.
Additional Information
- Everyone is invited to participate in SDI Webinars.
- This session will run 180 minutes. We understand that the timing of the seminar will not be convenient in every time zone on the planet. For those who have trouble making this time, a recorded copy of each session will be made available to all those who sign up.
- CEU credits are available for all those who participate. SDI will provide a certificate of completion for self-reporting to agencies. More information can be found here: continuing education units (CEUs).
- Cost: $39 or less for SDI members. Non-members please contact [email protected] for your pricing
- Scholarships are available for those facing financial hardship. Please apply here.
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