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Änσnymσus

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« on: October 31, 2016, 11:50:25 AM »
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    • If anyone here has advice on why, who and when a Catholic needs a Spiritual Director please chime in, I need help on this issue.

    Why?  Because for a long time when I pray in the morning, not formal prayers but just talking to God, as I would a friend.  Not always but at times, I receive in my mind what seems to me like a deeper understanding of my faith.  Nothing that goes against any doctrines but things that I know can not be from my imagination but more of an inspiration and I don't know what to do or think of it.  I do not speak of any of these things to my family because I am afraid of pride. I also feel it is prideful to even consider a Spiritual Director.  

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    « Reply #1 on: October 31, 2016, 11:53:23 AM »
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    • The thought that it is "prideful" to consider a spiritual director is prideful and straight from hell. A good director will lead you on ththe safe course toward heaven and make sure that you are not suffering from demonic delusion.
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    « Reply #2 on: October 31, 2016, 11:54:53 AM »
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    • I recommend th writings of St. Alphonsus, St Francis de Sales and St. Theresea of Avila on the importance of a spiritual director.
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    « Reply #3 on: October 31, 2016, 12:31:45 PM »
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    • Quote from: nctradcath
    The thought that it is "prideful" to consider a spiritual director is prideful and straight from hell. A good director will lead you on ththe safe course toward heaven and make sure that you are not suffering from demonic delusion.


    Those words are terrifying and tearful at the same times, but thanks for your reply.
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    « Reply #4 on: October 31, 2016, 11:38:58 PM »
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    • It sounds like you could use a spiritual director. A good spiritual director has always been hard to come by. I recommend praying to the Holy Spirit for one.
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    « Reply #5 on: November 02, 2016, 01:39:15 PM »
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    • I always wanted a Spiritual Director and often prayed for one when I was growing up.  Yet, with the situation in the Church now-a-days it is tough for the priests to have time to constantly give advice to everyone and talk through all our little problems with us...

    So, I try to manage as best as I can by reading books by the saints on topics I am struggling with.  And if I still have trouble and need advice occasionally, then I ask a priest whom I trust for advice.  I have never regretted asking advice, and have been saved from many terrible situations by doing so!  Thanks be to God and His holy priests!  :-)
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    « Reply #6 on: November 02, 2016, 03:01:47 PM »
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    I always wanted a Spiritual Director and often prayed for one when I was growing up.  Yet, with the situation in the Church now-a-days it is tough for the priests to have time to constantly give advice to everyone and talk through all our little problems with us...

    So, I try to manage as best as I can by reading books by the saints on topics I am struggling with.  And if I still have trouble and need advice occasionally, then I ask a priest whom I trust for advice.  I have never regretted asking advice, and have been saved from many terrible situations by doing so!  Thanks be to God and His holy priests!  :-)


    so far the best advice, thanks!
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    « Reply #7 on: November 02, 2016, 07:47:25 PM »
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    I always wanted a Spiritual Director and often prayed for one when I was growing up.  Yet, with the situation in the Church now-a-days it is tough for the priests to have time to constantly give advice to everyone and talk through all our little problems with us...

    So, I try to manage as best as I can by reading books by the saints on topics I am struggling with.  And if I still have trouble and need advice occasionally, then I ask a priest whom I trust for advice.  I have never regretted asking advice, and have been saved from many terrible situations by doing so!  Thanks be to God and His holy priests!  :-)


    so far the best advice, thanks!


    Glad to do what I can to help!  :-)

    Life is SUCH a struggle!  Please pray for me and I will pray for you!

    Keep fighting and may God bless you!

    Sincerely,

    Rita
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