Testimonials 

Many years ago, I prayed and asked God to send me who I needed to help me take care of myself. It was a prayer that included all of me; my body, mind and spirit. Tho’ some took more time than others to be revealed, God heard and answered my prayer.

When it came to my spiritual life, and feeling the need for Spiritual Direction, I knew what I needed, and hoped God and I would be on the same page. I was looking for a prayer-filled man of God, and had a deep love for Jesus. A priestly priest who was spiritual and confident; someone honest, who I could trust, and had a good sense of humor (for tough conversations). I needed someone who was strong in his faith, and someone who could be quiet with me when I need to sit in the garden. My criteria also included someone who was understanding, patient and sincere enough to challenge me, and not be threatened by my growth. Again, God answered my prayers, and made it possible for Father Maurice and I to meet in a circumstance that only God could have orchestrated, anointed and ordained! I found the support, wisdom and guidance I needed wrapped up in the heart of Father Maurice Nutt! I have come this far by talking faith! And, God being a God who never fails, it has been a sweet communion ever since!

New York

I have been working with Fr. Maurice Nutt as my spiritual director for over two years. This has been the most meaningful spiritual direction experience I have ever had. Fr. Nutt is an attentive and compassionate listener. His insights are deeply grounded in Scripture and enriched by his own lived experience. One of the things I appreciate most about his direction is his openness and kindness: he truly creates a safe and sacred space.

On many occasions, he has helped me get to the heart of matters by allowing me to lead, while gently guiding me without simply telling me what to do. He has transformed my understanding of spiritual direction. In fact, I was on the verge of giving up on it altogether before working with him.

Fr. Nutt meets me where I am and understands me deeply. He offers encouragement while also speaking honestly about reality. He does not hesitate to point out the areas in my life that need growth, yet he does so with care and wisdom. He keeps me grounded and does not allow me to lose my way under his guidance.

I would choose Fr. Nutt as my SD, not once, not twice but as many times as he can be available.

5-star for me.

Chicago

I am grateful, thankful, and blessed that Father Maurice is my Spiritual Director. There are many reasons why I would have asked Father Maurice to journey with me. I have witnessed his preaching. The conviction and the passion with which he proclaims the word of God always brings me to that place within myself where God dwells and moves me to feel “Is not my heart burning within me?” But the truth is I didn’t choose Father Maurice to journey with me. God chose him for me.

Our Spiritual Direction sessions are definitely different from those dynamic preaching moments. What happens during Spiritual Direction is always a mystery to me, a mystery totally out of my control. During these holy and sacred times, we pray and hold space for God to come and dwell with us. As Father Maurice compassionately listens to my journey with my God, he calls and challenges me to be attentive and open to the God within me. He keeps me grounded in God and at the same time keeps me real about the chains that bind me and separate me from being in his will and in his way as he brings me face-to- face with my God who yearns for me more than I yearn for Him.

Spiritual Direction is a “moment in time.” but Father Maurice is giving me the gift of making it a “forever moment.” During my Spiritual Direction sessions, I take a picture in my heart of the God who is making himself and his overflowing love known to me and God also takes a picture of me. I can look at this picture of God whenever I want to. It is not saved on my phone or in a picture album. It is engraved in my heart. I can return to the picture again and again in my heart album and see the face of the God who loves me as his Beloved; and I know in my heart that God is looking at my picture, loving me and yearning for me.

I give thanks to God for every remembrance of you, Father Maurice, praying with joy in my every prayer for you.

New Orleans