BloodandFire
I also have a question about age? Do you have to be of a certain age to acquire a spiritual director. I would like one but I am afraid I am too young.
MistyF
IS it hijacking this thread for me to ask what a Spiritual Director is for, and at what stage would a person want one? Does everyone have one, or is it a personal preference thing?
A spiritual director is one who assists you grow in spirituallity. Even though one is ordained a priest, not all are good or feel confortable guiding people in their spirituallity. It is wise when they admit this and recommend others.,
When I was in the seminary, they never talked of spiritual directors, but this would have been a huge assist. They help teaching how and what to pray and meditate on and guide you on becoming a holier person. They do not have to be a priest, although a priest is much more convenient so that you do not have to repeat yourself if you need the sacrament of reconciliation. If a priest, he can do both simultaneously.
If you read the lives of saints, they all had some type of spiritual director who would guide them in their lives of prayer and holiness. Looking at some of the lives, some saints were told to write what they learned and that is how some of the doctors of the churches writings were produced.
Not all do this. One needs to discern with the director if they need more sacrificing, reading the bible, prayer life, outside chariutable acts, etc.
There is no age limit. On witnessing my children’s lives, I think it would be good for them in the early teen years, especially when the hormones start to grow.
Hope this helps.
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