tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post4403744614748970312..comments2023-10-31T11:50:09.773+00:00Comments on Mulier Fortis: Spiritual DirectionMulier Fortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-7374355473706740012007-01-08T23:03:00.000+00:002007-01-08T23:03:00.000+00:00It is essential to find time to be alone with God ...It is essential to find time to be alone with God in prayer - Spiritual Direction can help this process. Problem is today people are so busy trying to juggle family and work commitments that carving out time to be alone with God can appear to be a luxury.<br /><br />But I was taught that this is exactly why Priests don't have close 'attachements' - so they can offer their time to the needy. Isn't that what the 'vocations' are all about? <br /><br />So don't worry about asking Priests for guidance - they are not doing you a favour - it's their job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-63250298004413638202007-01-07T09:09:00.000+00:002007-01-07T09:09:00.000+00:00Thank you, Mac.
He's a man that although we've on...Thank you, Mac.<br /><br />He's a man that although we've only been briefly acquainted has given me so much guidance and direction already. It's more like formalising that...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-11902750393930471952007-01-06T23:30:00.000+00:002007-01-06T23:30:00.000+00:00Not rude at all. I would think he'd be pleased to...Not rude at all. I would think he'd be pleased to help you make progress in the spiritual life.<br /><br />If he's too busy, or doesn't think he'd be a good SD, then he will say so, if he's got half a brain cell! So you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. Go for it, and I'll keep you in my prayers.Mulier Fortishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-83872615445052276892007-01-06T23:23:00.000+00:002007-01-06T23:23:00.000+00:00A question for you, Mac, because I don't know how ...A question for you, Mac, because I don't know how it works for Catholics... I sortof had a Spiritual Director before, but I was wondering, is it rude to ask a Priest I really, <I>really</i> trust if he would give me spiritual direction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-58512438096352802832007-01-06T17:51:00.000+00:002007-01-06T17:51:00.000+00:00Thanks for the post.
It would be nice to see more ...Thanks for the post.<br />It would be nice to see more on spiritual direction in general on the Catholic blogsphere, especially from priests or people with some sort of experience in it.<br />It would encourage those of us who are unsure or hesitant about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-91807313337568981032007-01-06T16:33:00.000+00:002007-01-06T16:33:00.000+00:00I find that SD focusses my prayer life, and so hel...I find that SD focusses my prayer life, and so helps me get closer to God. I can't see a priest considering that a "waste of time" ! If a priest already has too many commitments, I am sure he will say so, so you lose nothing by asking, and if he can't help you, then he can probably suggest someone else who can.<br /><br />As for picking someone you're familiar with, it's more important that your SD gets to know you rather than you knowing your SD !! However, it must be someone you are comfortable with, because there are no holds barred.<br /><br />It's not just an in depth chat: believe me, I approach each session with a fair amount of trepidation - having your every thought opened out for detailed examination can be rather fraught.<br /><br />That said, I would definitely recommend it!Mulier Fortishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-64765649962975007712007-01-06T16:04:00.000+00:002007-01-06T16:04:00.000+00:00Yes - I would like a good SD too but how do you go...Yes - I would like a good SD too but how do you go about getting one? I've never known if I should ask someone I'm familiar or unfamiliar with. It must be easier talking to someone you know but isn't that just like having an indepth discussion with a friend every 6 weeks? - and I too worry about taking up a priests precious time in that way. Any advice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-64762993192406593182007-01-06T10:58:00.000+00:002007-01-06T10:58:00.000+00:00Thanks for your post on Spiritual Direction, which...Thanks for your post on Spiritual Direction, which set me thinking. I have been encouraged to find a good SD in the past but I have never plucked up the courage to ask and always tell myself that I shouldn't waste a busy priest's time, excuses excuses etc. Maybe one day I will hold my nerve long enough... BTW I was given a book of Don Bosco's writings for Christmas. He is pretty good on Hell as well :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-27117044658824476422007-01-05T12:13:00.000+00:002007-01-05T12:13:00.000+00:00NC, since my SD came back clutching a large book r...NC, since my SD came back clutching a large book rather than a small bottle, I suspect it was Fr Adolphe being consulted!!<br /><br />;-)Mulier Fortishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-43733997126410630552007-01-05T05:47:00.000+00:002007-01-05T05:47:00.000+00:00I assume you're referring to "The Spiritual Life" ...I assume you're referring to "The Spiritual Life" by A. Tanquerey. <br /><br />Hahaha...great minds think alike... my SD gave me a copy (he had an extra copy on his shelf) of that last month to read through some particular sections.<br /><br />Another book I'd strongly recommend, is "Seeking Spiritual Direction" by Fr. Thomas Dubay. If you want to understand what spiritual direction is, common struggles in the spiritual life, signs of spiritual growth, etc. . . this is a great book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-73114114299322152242007-01-05T00:28:00.000+00:002007-01-05T00:28:00.000+00:00Tanqueray happens to be a particularly fine brand ...Tanqueray happens to be a particularly fine brand of gin, but Fr Adolphe Tanqueray SS DD wrote 'The Spiritual Life'!biretta wearerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534915583039367199noreply@blogger.com