Comments on: Spiritual direction orientation – it takes time… and patience http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/2010/06/10/spiritual-direction-orientation-it-takes-time Seek Him - Find Him - Follow Him Tue, 22 May 2012 02:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dan Burke http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/2010/06/10/spiritual-direction-orientation-it-takes-time/comment-page-1#comment-1278 Dan Burke Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:02:07 +0000 http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/?p=2432#comment-1278 Elizabeth - good to hear from you - your reply made me smile! :-) Elizabeth – good to hear from you – your reply made me smile! :-)

]]> By: Elizabeth Mahlou http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/2010/06/10/spiritual-direction-orientation-it-takes-time/comment-page-1#comment-1276 Elizabeth Mahlou Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:53:04 +0000 http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/?p=2432#comment-1276 Your wife's story reminds me of my experiences with two different priests. They both laughed at my confession: out loud, uproariously. You could hear the laughter throughout the church. Now, I admit, that sometimes my life experiences are somewhat hilarious. In both cases, I was startled, but then I could definitely see the humor in the situations and was happy to know that priests can also look on the light side. One knew me well and frequently laughs at what happens to me (because I am never hurt by those events), and one did not know me at all. I know that confession is between a person and God, yet I love the human element in it, whether or not there is a relationship that has been previously developed or not. One can always gain some kind of insight even from misdirected/uninformed "guidance." Your wife's story reminds me of my experiences with two different priests. They both laughed at my confession: out loud, uproariously. You could hear the laughter throughout the church. Now, I admit, that sometimes my life experiences are somewhat hilarious. In both cases, I was startled, but then I could definitely see the humor in the situations and was happy to know that priests can also look on the light side. One knew me well and frequently laughs at what happens to me (because I am never hurt by those events), and one did not know me at all. I know that confession is between a person and God, yet I love the human element in it, whether or not there is a relationship that has been previously developed or not. One can always gain some kind of insight even from misdirected/uninformed “guidance.”

]]> By: Mary http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/2010/06/10/spiritual-direction-orientation-it-takes-time/comment-page-1#comment-1272 Mary Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:50:56 +0000 http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/?p=2432#comment-1272 Fr. you have reminded me. Next time and from now on when I pray for the Virtue of Humility and must follow it up with praing for patience. Here is where I fail repeatedly. On Jesus, do not give up on me. You know I'm trying real hard but habits of a lifetime are difficult to change. Can you curse them like you cursed the fig tree and it withered proto? Just a thought, Jesus. Do with me as You will Fr. you have reminded me. Next time and from now on when I pray for the Virtue of Humility and must follow it up with praing for patience. Here is where I fail repeatedly. On Jesus, do not give up on me. You know I'm trying real hard but habits of a lifetime are difficult to change. Can you curse them like you cursed the fig tree and it withered proto? Just a thought, Jesus. Do with me as You will

]]> By: Roland Moraida http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/2010/06/10/spiritual-direction-orientation-it-takes-time/comment-page-1#comment-1270 Roland Moraida Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:43:42 +0000 http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/?p=2432#comment-1270 that is a great use of a story to tie into your subject.....when I steal it I going to attribute to you!!<br><br>roland that is a great use of a story to tie into your subject…..when I steal it I going to attribute to you!!

roland

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