photosynthesis Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 [quote name='Rick777' date='Jan 23 2006, 06:28 AM']When asking a priest to be your spiritual director do you just go up to him and ask . I need a SD but I dont wanna be to, idk, upfront i guess. [right][snapback]863790[/snapback][/right] [/quote] it's totally OK to just go up and ask. or you could call him on the phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frjeff Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 [FONT=Times][SIZE=7]if there is a priest or a nun that you would like as a spiritual director, pray for courage and ask them. make sure that you tell them why you are looking for a spiritual director, that is you want help in discerning your vocation. if you have an idea what your vocation might be, make sure you tell them. be as specific as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Joe Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I went to FOCUS Regional Conference in Chicago and went to Vocations Panel for Men and asked them the same question. The main response was to take action and find out more about the individual vocations. Fr. Luke of the CFR's said that there are 3 main reasons that young men are afraid of entering the seminary; lack of a strong relationship with Christ, fear of commitment, and lack of education about the vocation. Msgr. Swetland of Peoria, Ill. suggested to look into priestly formation first before dating seriously because if you date first and then decide to enter the priesthood you are jerking your girlfirend's emotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srmarymichael Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I wouldn't worry so much. God may still be preparing either your future husband, your future Community, or He may be still preparing you for it -- probably both (unless you're called to the single life). Either way, like said above, God will let you know when it is time. In the meantime, stay close to Him, and enjoy life (in a pure way of course)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 [quote name='srmarymichael' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:27 AM']I wouldn't worry so much. God may still be preparing either your future husband, your future Community, or He may be still preparing you for it -- probably both (unless you're called to the single life). Either way, like said above, God will let you know when it is time. In the meantime, stay close to Him, and enjoy life (in a pure way of course)! [right][snapback]864560[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I like that way of looking at it... everything will happen at the right time. THanks, Sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwergel88 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Rick777' date='Jan 18 2006, 03:34 PM']ur avatar rocks zwergel88 [right][snapback]860226[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Thanks! Oh the power of google image search.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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