spiritual director

noun

: a confessor in the Roman Catholic Church whose advice and direction are regularly and frequently sought by one seeking spiritual advancement

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“Spiritual director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiritual%20director. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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