In this episode Padre and Stina talk about Spiritual Direction, Mentorship and Counsel and help the listener determine if they should seek someone, and what to look for, as well as what to do if someone asks you to be their Spiritual Mentor.
A Spiritual Director and Mentor should not be someone who interprets the Voice of God in your life, but instead be someone who helps you hear the voice of God in your own life.
Seeking spiritual counsel is different to seeking therapeutic counselling, and the two should be not be misused. It may be necessary to share information about your therapy with your spiritual mentor or director, but we should never seek advice from our spiritual mentors about what to do therapeutically. They are not one and the same, and should not be treated as such.
One piece of advice to consider in choosing your mentor is words from St. John of the Cross '... one ought to take care who we entrust ourselves to. As the master is, so will the disciples be'.
Some things to consider if you're asked to be one;
1. Why me?
2. Pray about it, don't rush
3. Are you the right fit for what they need?
4. Does your current state in life allow for this relationship?
5. Is it the right time?
6. Is it an appropriate relationship?
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Stina - a gift from a friend - oil diffuser necklace for stressful times
S05 Ep03 - Holy Week - Gift & Mystery - The Gift of Christ and the Mystery of Suffering
S05 Ep2- Conversion and Balance w/ Fr Bradley Rafter
S05 Ep1 - Virtue of Humility
S04 Ep20 - New Year and Word of the Year
S04 Ep19 - Merry Christmas
S04 Ep17 - Rejoice - Advent Part 3
S04 Ep17 - Hearts of the Holy Family and Interior Disposition - Advent Part 2
S04 Ep16 - Preparing the Way - Advent Part 1
S04 Ep15 - Seasons of Singleness: Longing, Acceptance and Focus
S04 Ep14 - ’Jesus Wept’ - Grief
S04 Ep 13 - Integrity Restored w/ Special Guest Jim O’Day
S04 Ep12 - When a Shepherd Leaves His Flock - w/ Co-Host Grace Morey
S04 Ep11 - The Shattering of Loneliness - Book Study Part 3
S04 Ep10 - Shattering of Loneliness - Book Study Part 2
S04 Ep09 The Shattering of Loneliness - Book Study Part 1
S04 Ep08 - Tattoos and Skydiving
S04 Ep07 - Physical, Mental & Relational Boundaries
S04 Ep06 - Is Self-Control More Important Than Self-Esteem?
S04 Ep05 - VM Birthday & Fortitude
S04 Ep04 - Reveal the Gift w/ Special Guest Lisa Cotter
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