My name is Barbara Howing and I am one of your Sacred Journey facilitators. I live in San Mateo, CA with my husband of 32 years. I spent 25 years in the commercial insurance industry, but stepped away from the corporate world in 2007 to be home with our twin daughters. It was during this time that I felt a tug at my heart and sensed a real yearning to go deeper with God, and that is when I discovered Mercy Center.
It wasn’t long until I was fully immersed in the Mercy Center programs, starting with the 19th Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises led by Sr. Lorita Moffatt, RSM. I then continued on with Sacred Journey and Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction, where I received my certification of be a spiritual director. I was also involved with the Academy for Spiritual Formation, an Upper Room ministry, as a part of the leadership team for their 2 year formation program. I do individual and group spiritual direction and also some retreat work. I consider it such a gift to be able to walk with others on their journey.
In my spare time, I enjoy being in God’s creation, reading spiritual books, learning the piano and doing yoga.