Looking for a good Catholic accountability partner

[Holly3278]

Hi everyone. I am currently in search of a good Catholic accountability partner. I will need to be able to talk with you on MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, or AIM on a daily basis. I prefer that you be a devout Catholic who is of strong moral character and someone who can provide good moral counsel when I need it. If you think you can be an accountability partner for me, please post here in this thread or PM me with your e-mail address and your login name for whichever messenger you prefer. Thanks!

 

[Teelynn]

Just a question:

Is an accountability partner along the same lines as a spiritual director? (excuse my ignorance, but never heard the term before ) I myself would love to chat with someone in regard to spiritual hurdles that we all face from time to time, but with the shortage of clergy in my area they are hard if not impossible to find. (and impractical when you seem to be having an immediate need of some sound Catholic guidline)

 

[cecilia97]

Just a question:

Is an accountability partner along the same lines as a spiritual director? (excuse my ignorance, but never heard the term before ) I myself would love to chat with someone in regard to spiritual hurdles that we all face from time to time, but with the shortage of clergy in my area they are hard if not impossible to find. (and impractical when you seem to be having an immediate need of some sound Catholic guidline)

Hi Tee!

This is an intriguing idea. I have an old friend across the country that I email about spiritual and moral dilemmas. We bounce ideas off each other and remind each other of things we need to hear.

The Holy Spirit can definitely work through a good friend over the internet! My friend recently mentioned a scripture that had been on her heart that she thought was intended for me. Two weeks later she had a situation and I remembered the scripture, which turned out to be the comfort she needed. God is good!

 

[Teelynn]

Oh My Goodness! Hi Cecilia!! So happy to see you are still here!! How are things going? I think this is a great idea especially in this day and age where we have a shortage of clergy to rely on for personal feed back and direction. The Holy Spirit is indeed at work. Sometimes He kind of nudges and inspires us to “think outside the box” so to speak.

You helped me more than you’ll know a few years ago when I was in crisis. Encouraged me to start saying the rosary even if just a few Hail Marys at a time…and from there I worked my way up to the whole rosary a day from which the Blessed Mother perfomed miracle after miracle in my life. It was truly unbelievable. Needless to say, I am now a “rosary freak”, and promote it every chance I get. Can’t thank you enough for being the catalyst. Yes, God is Good!!!

 

[cecilia97]

Oh My Goodness! Hi Cecilia!! So happy to see you are still here!! How are things going? I think this is a great idea especially in this day and age where we have a shortage of clergy to rely on for personal feed back and direction. The Holy Spirit is indeed at work. Sometimes He kind of nudges and inspires us to “think outside the box” so to speak.

You helped me more than you’ll know a few years ago when I was in crisis. Encouraged me to start saying the rosary even if just a few Hail Marys at a time…and from there I worked my way up to the whole rosary a day from which the Blessed Mother perfomed miracle after miracle in my life. It was truly unbelievable. Needless to say, I am now a “rosary freak”, and promote it every chance I get. Can’t thank you enough for being the catalyst. Yes, God is Good!!!

OK…weird! I have slipped in my rosary devotion and needed to hear that. I’m glad I could help but it really wasn’t me…it was Our Lady.

I hope your life and your family are chock-full of blessings!

 

[SarahR]

Just a question:

Is an accountability partner along the same lines as a spiritual director? (excuse my ignorance, but never heard the term before ) I myself would love to chat with someone in regard to spiritual hurdles that we all face from time to time, but with the shortage of clergy in my area they are hard if not impossible to find. (and impractical when you seem to be having an immediate need of some sound Catholic guidline)

Sometimes a priest can recommend a good/holy/experienced woman of the parish (or a nearby convent) who could be a spiritual director.

 

[Teelynn]

Cecilia & Sarah,

Isn’t Our Blessed Mother Awesome?! She is amazing the way she leads her children closer to her Son. She works it out in such a way that the favor is returned in helping each other in our spiritual journey. She is unbelievable.

And yes Sarah, we have a spiritual advisor at our parish (a nun) but she has such an accent I have a hard time (at times) communicating with her. Have been tempted to meet with her but am wondering how much good it would do when at times I don’t get part of what she is saying.

 

[SarahR]

we have a spiritual advisor at our parish (a nun) but she has such an accent I have a hard time (at times) communicating with her. Have been tempted to meet with her but am wondering how much good it would do when at times I don’t get part of what she is saying.

Oh, yes, that could be a challenge!

 

[KingAlfred]

Hi everyone. I am currently in search of a good Catholic accountability partner. I will need to be able to talk with you on MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, or AIM on a daily basis. I prefer that you be a devout Catholic who is of strong moral character and someone who can provide good moral counsel when I need it. If you think you can be an accountability partner for me, please post here in this thread or PM me with your e-mail address and your login name for whichever messenger you prefer. Thanks!

Sorry. You’d probably find my weird mix of Medieval and Liberation Theology unacceptable. Theologically, I’m a rare breed, but completely devoted to the Catholic Church.

 

[Holly3278]

Sorry. You’d probably find my weird mix of Medieval and Liberation Theology unacceptable. Theologically, I’m a rare breed, but completely devoted to the Catholic Church.

I have no idea what medieval or liberal theology is like but if you’d like to be my accountability partner, I’d be willing to let you be mine. That said, the offer is still open to any devout Catholics of strong moral character who would like to be my accountability partner. I’ll give you the details of what it involves in a PM as it involves some personal stuff.

 

[Holly3278]

Sorry. You’d probably find my weird mix of Medieval and Liberation Theology unacceptable. Theologically, I’m a rare breed, but completely devoted to the Catholic Church.

You do realize that the Magisterium is against liberation theology right?

 

[charles_dunifer]

My name is Charles Dunifer and I am a retired physician in the Philippines. I did
my Medical training in the USA for some years. I am presently looking for a good
Catholic friend and mate.
Please reply.
-Charles