msahara Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Hey guys- How do I go about finding a spiritual director? I'm discerning a vocation to be a cloistered Dominican nun and it would be helpful to have a spiritual director but I'm not sure where to start. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 You can talk to your parish priests, or if you know of an religious community nearby, you can probably find some help there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Pray About it. Pray a novena maybe one to St. John Vienney. Ask God to guide you to the priest who he wants you to be led spiritually. Your brother in Christ, Eddie Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC IMaGiNaZUN Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 as for a first spiritual director, i would definitely recommend getting a priest, instead of another religious. But That is why you have to pray about it. I just moved here and need to find one. One member of the order is renown for his spiritual direction, but i am thinking of looking elsewhere. SHALOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msahara Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 thanks for the advice- especially about finding a priest and praying a novena to St. John Vianney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLikeABird Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I'd give the opposite advice! If you are going for religious community get a religious (qualified) spiritual director. How much does a diocesan parish priest really know about religious life? No offense to all the priests here but you just don't live in community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 [quote name='FlyLikeABird' date='Aug 30 2005, 02:07 PM']I'd give the opposite advice! If you are going for religious community get a religious (qualified) spiritual director. How much does a diocesan parish priest really know about religious life? No offense to all the priests here but you just don't live in community! [right][snapback]705268[/snapback][/right] [/quote] In the Seminary they sure have a pretty good idea though! And they still live in a community, just a much smaller one when assigned at a Parish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicflower Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 you might want to contact you diocosian vocation director. My diocese (arlington,VA) has a whole list of priests who volunteered top help spiritual direction for discerners (boys + girls) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicflower Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) sorry double post Edited August 31, 2005 by catholicflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHimAlone Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I had been praying for a Spiritual Director for a long time, and I finally have one!! God truly led me to this priest, and I knew the first time I saw him that he was supposed to be my Guide. That's my main advice- PRAY! God will bring you to your SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Oh that's awesome! Thanks for the advice. I really need one. Will you pray for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHimAlone Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 [quote name='Totus Tuus' date='Aug 30 2005, 08:58 PM']Oh that's awesome! Thanks for the advice. I really need one. Will you pray for me? [right][snapback]705780[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Of course! Spiritual Directors are so crucial!! I'll keep you in my intentions during my Rosary tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofpheritup Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 i am looking for one too. Unfortunately where I live there are not too many to choose from. They are either "flaky" or busy. Years ago I went to a friend's SD on her advice that "this is the greatest SD I've ever had." So I went. HUGE MISTAKE. Long story, short. The SD pulled out a Ouija Board asked me to get comfortable, I told her to "get real" and I walked out the door. BE CAREFUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I'm only looking for a priest. I've had kind of spiritual direction with very good religious, but I really, really need a priest now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msahara Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 [quote name='ofpheritup' date='Aug 31 2005, 07:34 AM']i am looking for one too. Unfortunately where I live there are not too many to choose from. They are either "flaky" or busy. Years ago I went to a friend's SD on her advice that "this is the greatest SD I've ever had." So I went. HUGE MISTAKE. Long story, short. The SD pulled out a Ouija Board asked me to get comfortable, I told her to "get real" and I walked out the door. BE CAREFUL [right][snapback]706088[/snapback][/right] [/quote] hahahaha, that's really funny until you realize that it's actually really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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