He who has himself for spiritual direction is a fool!

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At one point in my life I was convinced that God called me to become a Jesuit after converting from Hinduism. But evidently neither had I a vocation nor am I temperamentally suited for anything else than an academic life. In the meantime I have become 30, married for two years and am completing my PhD. Also I am getting myself a diploma in Biblical Studies from the Pontifical Athaenuem at Bangalore. I wish to study theology and the Bible, especially further. I am a tenured Lecturer in English… Also in the last few years i have been able to successfully alienate many Jesuit friends I once had by publishing an article in the Indian in house Jesuit magazine, Jeevan in Sept, 2006. At any rate I still count a few very close Jesuit friends, two priests and one brother.

I feel God wants me to be a theologian and a Biblical scholar.

Now I have never been far from the Society in my heart and feel the need to live the Ignatian charisms more deeply. To this end I have industriously reading and praying less, on the life of that man of God. I have also been following the recently concluded General Congregation.

I last had a long period of spiritual direction from a now deceased holy Jesuit. He sort of gave direction to my wayward life. After his death, things just fell apart and he has died now long ago. After that, I have just been drifting alone. So if someone helps me and directs me, I shall be happy. I travel very often, so it is rarely possible for me to meet anyone in person. But we can use chat and emails and occasionally meet. I want to do the Ignatian Exercises at home over a period of time etc. I only hope and pray that someone is willing to guide me… I studied with the Christian brothers and then with the Jesuits.

I look forward to being helped in the Ignatian Path by someone online, God willing…

I keep a religious blog here.

Yours in Christ,
Rhaps
 
i will pray for you, my dear brother in christ

In the meantime…ask the holy spirit for guidance and as well as place your sorrows and griefs on cross of Christ…He feels your pain as well

God bless you brother
 
For what it’s worth any anonymous bulletin board is a very poor substitute for a spiritual director. I shall pray that you find one who can look into the eyes of your soul.

CDL
 
But at least this board can serve the Will of God for me…thanks for the prayers!
 
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