Jared Anthony McNeil-Smith, is a writer, teacher, and spiritual director from southern California. There he enjoys life with his wife and children, aiming to serve Christ’s kingdom through Catholic, education, spiritual formation and mentorship, and the training up of men in the spiritual disciplines.
In 2018, he founded The CrossSwords Order: a fraternal society of Christian philosophy dedicated to forming boys and men through cultures of nobility. This fraternity lets men live out the call to “sharpen your soul” in fellowship together.
Here at SharpenYourSoul.com you can access some of Jared’s writings or connect with him to inquire further about the Order as an access point for anyone looking for a spiritual director. As a lay Catholic Christian, Jared offers his service to teens and men of all backgrounds seeking growth in the spiritual life, that is: who are seeking to sharpen their souls. The CrossSwords program is open to both to Christians (Catholics or otherwise) as well as to any not yet following Christ. For it is Jared’s view that the Lord draws all men to Himself, and that a full understanding of Christ lays at the end of the road in spiritual growth: He is the Way which all men seek, the one and the only. Thus, the hope of his ministry here online or with the CrossSwords Order is one: to show the Way to all who are seeking the true, the good, and the beautiful in their lives.
If you are looking for direction, reach out and see if formtation with teh CrossSwords Order is a good fit for where you are on the path. Until then, enjoy your stay, join the #HumbleRebellion, and sharpen your soul!
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