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henrikhank
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How do you find a spiritual guide?
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Little_One0307
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Ask the priest of your parish if he has any ideas of who would be a spiritual director * If you cannot find anyone check out the local Vocations Office. I would also pray about it.
Sometimes the religious at religious communities will do spiritual direction. I would recommend getting a priest to be your SD, however it is not necessary.
I will be praying that you find a SD. God bless.*
Sometimes the religious at religious communities will do spiritual direction. I would recommend getting a priest to be your SD, however it is not necessary.
I will be praying that you find a SD. God bless.*
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old_mcdonald
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some times it is hard to find a SD in ones part of the country.I had a SD say that a good confessor and a good confession is what most people need. There are so many good books that you can read and don’t forget the Good Word (the Bible) and the good people here. God Bless and may the Holy Spirit guide you.
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henrikhank
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I want to learn everything the churches can teach me.
I want wisdom and knowledge.
I want wisdom and knowledge.
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nfreak141
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Wisdom you obtain through fear of the Lord and through meditating/ruminating on His Word.
Knowledge you obtain through reading the books of the saints. Plenty of them are online for free. =)
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henrikhank
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just by reading books? what a boring church!
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nfreak141
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just by reading books? what a boring church!
You read a book (the Bible) didn’t you? Well, I give. You can also gain knowledge and wisdom through a spiritual director. And having various dialogues with others.
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mariafransisca2
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Read this
saintsworks.net/books/St.%20Francis%20de%20Sales%20-%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Devout%20Life.pdf
The Introduction to a Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales.
It is a spiritual guide for us his spiritual sons and daughter.
For a spiritual guide, you have to choose a holy priest, who lead a good life, otherwise he can lead you astray. In this present moment, that is very rare
I for the present, have 4 confessors, and no spiritual directors. Because when I try to ask spiritual direction from those 4 confessors, either they are busy, or they will not permit me to do corporal mortifications, which is a bad spiritual direction.
Read the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska - Divine Mercy in My Soul, and find out how St. Faustina got his Spiritual Director (through prayers, and waiting)
saintsworks.net/books/St.%20Faustina%20Kowalska%20-%20Diary.pdf
You can also listen to Mother Angelica, she will give you good spiritual direction
youtube.com/results?search_query=mother+angelica&aq=f
Imitate the saints
I know you are talking about real spiritual direction, but in this age, to find a good one, that will lead you to holiness, is rare. Because in that matter, the priest need to be holy, or in the path of holiness himself.
May the merciful Jesus bless you
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Catholic Channel
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saintsworks.net/books/St.%20Francis%20de%20Sales%20-%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Devout%20Life.pdf
The Introduction to a Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales.
It is a spiritual guide for us his spiritual sons and daughter.
For a spiritual guide, you have to choose a holy priest, who lead a good life, otherwise he can lead you astray. In this present moment, that is very rare
I for the present, have 4 confessors, and no spiritual directors. Because when I try to ask spiritual direction from those 4 confessors, either they are busy, or they will not permit me to do corporal mortifications, which is a bad spiritual direction.
Read the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska - Divine Mercy in My Soul, and find out how St. Faustina got his Spiritual Director (through prayers, and waiting)
saintsworks.net/books/St.%20Faustina%20Kowalska%20-%20Diary.pdf
You can also listen to Mother Angelica, she will give you good spiritual direction
youtube.com/results?search_query=mother+angelica&aq=f
Imitate the saints
I know you are talking about real spiritual direction, but in this age, to find a good one, that will lead you to holiness, is rare. Because in that matter, the priest need to be holy, or in the path of holiness himself.
May the merciful Jesus bless you
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Find more saints books
saintsbookscatechisms.blogspot.com/
Catholic Channel
youtube.com/user/catholichannel
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Mrs_Sally
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As I said on another thread, your spiritual director does not have to be a religious/ordained person. You can get great spiritual guidance from a fellow layman. Does your parish have a Legion of Mary or other prayer group?
I would recommend reading. Introduction to a Devout Life is an excellent place to start. Mother Angelica’s shows on EWTN are also very helpful. Sometimes we look for much more than what we really need. As St Teresa teaches us, you can get to heaven by doing small things – like giving into someone else’s choice (TV show, dinner food, etc.) with good grace. It seems simple, but it can be very powerful!
If you are discerning religious life, contact the vocations director in your diocese. He will be able to tell you about religious communities in your area.
I would recommend reading. Introduction to a Devout Life is an excellent place to start. Mother Angelica’s shows on EWTN are also very helpful. Sometimes we look for much more than what we really need. As St Teresa teaches us, you can get to heaven by doing small things – like giving into someone else’s choice (TV show, dinner food, etc.) with good grace. It seems simple, but it can be very powerful!
If you are discerning religious life, contact the vocations director in your diocese. He will be able to tell you about religious communities in your area.
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