MEET GRACE

 

“Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,
    for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness.” (Ps 115:1)

 

Questions Filled My Heart

After devoting the first half of my life to caring for others, I began to wonder:

Who am I now?

What do I have to offer?

What is God asking of me in this season of my life?

Perhaps you’ve asked some of these same questions.

Like many faithful Catholics, I assumed that other people had their spiritual lives figured out. Meanwhile, I quietly carried my own doubts, fears, and questions.

Then God placed wise spiritual directors and coaches in my life.

They listened.
They prayed.
They taught.

Most importantly, they helped me discover something beautiful:

God was already pursuing me with tremendous love.

Through prayer, faithful accompaniment, and the wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, I began to discover my true identity as a beloved child of the Father.

Little by little, I learned to think with the mind of Christ, to love with the Heart of Jesus, and to entrust myself more fully to Our Lady’s maternal guidance.

And I began to see that God has entrusted every person with a unique mission in Salvation History.

Including me.
Including you.

What If There Is More?

What if this season of your life is not simply about looking back—but about discovering what God is inviting you into now?

Imagine.

… waking each morning with greater hope and trust in God’s love for you and His plan for your day.

Imagine.

… growing in holiness and becoming the intentional Catholic disciple that your family, parish, and community need today.

Imagine.

… discovering the unique gifts God has given you—and the particular mission He has entrusted to you.

This is the journey of authentic Catholic spiritual direction: learning to recognize God’s loving presence, discern His invitations, and respond to Him with freedom and trust.

You do not have to figure it all out alone.

If you’re ready to explore your unique gifts and mission, I would be honored to accompany you.

Contact me here.

About Grace

Grace Maria Oakley is a certified Catholic

spiritual director, coach, speaker, educator &

award-winning professional artist with collectors

nationwide. 

With a unique collection of education, training,

interests & experience, Grace’s background

in psychology, Catholic theology, music/fine art,

corporate marketing, entrepreneurship, coaching 

& teaching provide a wealth of insight and

knowledge for clients.

Grace and her husband, Justin, are empty nesters

and have been married for 30+ years. They live in

Southern California with their mysterious cat,

Mimsy. 

In her leisure time, Grace enjoys gardening,

nature walks, making art, live music, watching

sports with her family, and eating ice cream… and

cookies.

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