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dje101
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What are they for? What does having one entail? How do you choose one? How long do you have one? Just curious…
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SuscipeMeDomine
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A spiritual director is someone you can discuss your spiritual life with. What specifically you discuss depends on the person and the situation. You might talk about your prayer life, you might talk about an issue in your spiritual life, you might talk about trying to do God’s will in your life.
How long you have a director really depends on why you want a director. If there’s a specific issue you’re dealing with, then possibly once you’ve dealt with the issue you no longer need a director. On the other hand, if your main reason for having a director is to grow in holiness or deepen your relationship with God, then you could have one forever.
In short, a spiritual director is someone who will take your spiritual life and experiences as seriously as you do. It can be a great blessing to have someone like this in your life.
How long you have a director really depends on why you want a director. If there’s a specific issue you’re dealing with, then possibly once you’ve dealt with the issue you no longer need a director. On the other hand, if your main reason for having a director is to grow in holiness or deepen your relationship with God, then you could have one forever.
In short, a spiritual director is someone who will take your spiritual life and experiences as seriously as you do. It can be a great blessing to have someone like this in your life.
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Aussiegal
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That’s great advice, still wondering though, how you go about choosing someone?A spiritual director is someone you can discuss your spiritual life with. What specifically you discuss depends on the person and the situation. You might talk about your prayer life, you might talk about an issue in your spiritual life, you might talk about trying to do God’s will in your life.
How long you have a director really depends on why you want a director. If there’s a specific issue you’re dealing with, then possibly once you’ve dealt with the issue you no longer need a director. On the other hand, if your main reason for having a director is to grow in holiness or deepen your relationship with God, then you could have one forever.
In short, a spiritual director is someone who will take your spiritual life and experiences as seriously as you do. It can be a great blessing to have someone like this in your life.
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SuscipeMeDomine
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My usual thought is to start with prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you find a spiritual director.That’s great advice, still wondering though, how you go about choosing someone?
Beyond that, you might start by talking with the pastor of your parish. He may or may not be available – priests tend to be very busy – but he may know of who is available locally. You can also check out local retreat houses, monasteries, convents, or other religious houses. You might also ask friends or acquaintances who seem to be living holy lives if they can recommend any directors.
And then pray some more.
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Aussiegal
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O.K Thanks!!My usual thought is to start with prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you find a spiritual director.
Beyond that, you might start by talking with the pastor of your parish. He may or may not be available – priests tend to be very busy – but he may know of who is available locally. You can also check out local retreat houses, monasteries, convents, or other religious houses. You might also ask friends or acquaintances who seem to be living holy lives if they can recommend any directors.
And then pray some more.
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Splagchnizomai
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I’d recommend reading Fr Dubay’s Seeking Spiritual Direction: How to Grow the Divine Life Within.That’s great advice, still wondering though, how you go about choosing someone?
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