tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post7461221468729863921..comments2024-03-05T11:44:26.154-08:00Comments on The New Theological Movement: What to look for in a spiritual directorFather Ryan Erlenbushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-32178949637513247672014-10-14T05:07:18.218-07:002014-10-14T05:07:18.218-07:00Gratias tibi ago!
BPGratias tibi ago!<br /><br />BPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-90779877278593520162014-10-13T12:35:55.128-07:002014-10-13T12:35:55.128-07:00BP,
Check interior castles, 8th chapter of the 6th...BP,<br />Check interior castles, 8th chapter of the 6th mansions - about 2/3 of the way through.Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-21289850483785693152014-10-13T06:28:44.115-07:002014-10-13T06:28:44.115-07:00Dear Fr. Reginaldus,
Would you please be so kin...Dear Fr. Reginaldus,<br /><br /> Would you please be so kind as to give the reference where St. Teresa of Avila said a learned director is to be preferred to a holy one?<br /><br />Benedicat tibi Deus!<br /><br />Black PilgrimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-87220624131062161852012-11-07T20:03:09.385-08:002012-11-07T20:03:09.385-08:00@Shameful and ignorant,
I assume that is your pen-...@Shameful and ignorant,<br />I assume that is your pen-name.<br /><br />1 Cor 11:3, "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God." ... vs 7, "The man indeed ought not to cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the gory of man."<br /><br />Now, are you such an arrogant heretic as to deny that St. Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Spirit of Christ? Or will you humbly retract your statement?Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-15124338325154465052012-11-07T19:39:30.948-08:002012-11-07T19:39:30.948-08:00Dear Fr. Reginaldus,
I am aghast at the content o...Dear Fr. Reginaldus,<br /><br />I am aghast at the content of your post. This arbitrary statement "The reason for this has to do with human anthropology -- the man is the head of the woman." really does a disservice to many women religious and faithful Christian.<br /><br />In which Gospel did Christ say this? <br />THis kind of thinking is what is turning people away from the RCC . <br />Shameful and ignorant. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-58942853328393150592011-06-20T07:35:16.366-07:002011-06-20T07:35:16.366-07:00Megs (Mary G.S.),
First, I only mean that generall...Megs (Mary G.S.),<br />First, I only mean that generally speaking women should not direct men (not as an absolute rule, but as a general idea).<br /><br />The reason for this has to do with human anthropology -- the man is the head of the woman. Therefore (generally), it does not seem to me that a man should be subject to a woman in the direct and personal manner of spiritual direction.<br /><br />A second reason is more practical: Generally, men will not respond well to a woman having such authority over them, especially in spiritual matters.<br /> <br />Even if the man does accept it, there is also a danger to chastity. In fact, some priests say that men (even priests) should never direct women and that women shouldn't direct men -- but that men should have men and woman should have women. <br />I don't go this far (because I think that the priest has to be shepherd and father to all the people in the parish, men and women), but I do think that there is extreme danger in having mixed-gender direction when the man and woman are similar in age. (this goes even for priests with either lay women, married or not, or nuns).<br /><br />I know that the whole relation between man and woman is a bit controversial these days ... Bl John Paul II's theology of the body is helpful in this regard -- showing the proper relation of man to woman as head to body (unity and even a certain equality, but also hierarchy).<br />I hope that this helps ... and, please remember, I do not mean any of this as absolute law ... I only say "in general" ... still, I would caution.<br /><br />Peace to you! +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-64486487694514904382011-06-20T00:06:55.112-07:002011-06-20T00:06:55.112-07:00Dear Fr. Reginaldus,
I was wondering if you would...Dear Fr. Reginaldus,<br /><br />I was wondering if you would kindly elaborate as why you "In general, men should not be directed by women?" I find the topic of spiritual direction impotent and would like to learn more about it. <br /><br />Pax, Mary G.S.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882878310659382394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-65885591197256404272011-06-19T10:18:17.174-07:002011-06-19T10:18:17.174-07:00Father,
I don't know as much about spiritual ...Father,<br /><br />I don't know as much about spiritual direction in the West as in the East, but two points that you might find interesting:<br /><br />(1) All the faithful in the East are supposed to have a spiritual father or mother.<br /><br />(2) Disobedience to one's spiritual father or mother entails automatic excommunication, at least in the more authentic Eastern practice (Greek Catholics may have become Latinized on this, unfortunately).<br /><br />In Christ,<br /><br />SeraphimSeraphimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-73390119596714142062010-12-14T00:38:27.298-08:002010-12-14T00:38:27.298-08:00Montanism seems to be the heresy most espoused by ...Montanism seems to be the heresy most espoused by false prophets, and spiritualism seems to be an error most believed by perfectionists and those suffering from scruples. Not to generalize, of course.Nickhttp://blogsofasoul.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-3887786043486205262010-10-19T13:25:37.376-07:002010-10-19T13:25:37.376-07:00In Dallas, unless one is an official catechist, te...In Dallas, unless one is an official catechist, teacher, or staff at a parish involved in teaching/preaching the Faith, it is next to impossible to find a spiritual director. There is a great shortage of priests, the priests are overworked, and there isn't much in the way of interest to try to provide people who could be spiritual directors. It's a shame, but the degradation that occurred in this diocese over the last 30+ years has left few with the ability, or interest, to act in that role.<br /><br />I would greatly value prayers helping me to find one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-44063542672178060152010-10-18T22:50:08.617-07:002010-10-18T22:50:08.617-07:00Ernie,
Check the following short article from the ...Ernie,<br />Check the following short article from the good people at CatholicPhoenix.com <br />It should give you the basics for the topic of mortification...<br />http://catholicphoenix.com/2010/09/08/five-ways-to-practice-mortification-without-outing-yourself-as-a-catholic/<br />No need to read the comments...the article is what is good.<br /><br />Peace in Christ!Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-81484815906520222812010-10-18T17:21:10.136-07:002010-10-18T17:21:10.136-07:00Fr. Reginaldus,
Thanks for your support and prayer...Fr. Reginaldus,<br />Thanks for your support and prayers.<br />I know I need to grow in my prayer life; to develop a deeper intimate relationship with God.<br />I am not quite understanding the idea of mortification,though. Please elaborate or point me to the Church's teaching.<br />Thanks for the wisdom.<br />You are continually in my prayers.<br />Ernie BBernardushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343171766154713726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-11777848002603527252010-10-18T11:21:10.574-07:002010-10-18T11:21:10.574-07:00@Bernardus (Ernie),
In regard to your search for ...@Bernardus (Ernie), <br />In regard to your search for a spiritual director: Do not be discouraged! The Lord will provide; moreover, he himself will shepherd his sheep!<br />I agree that it is very dangerous to use clerical blogs as 'spiritual direction'...but take what is helpful and leave the rest.<br /><br />I will try to get a post together on what to do if you cannot find a spiritual director...<br />In the meantime, let me just say this -- through prayer, mortification, and works of mercy you can merit a good director (if direction is truly necessary for your spiritual growth). So do not be discouraged. Persevere in your prayer.<br /><br />Remember, the Lord takes care even of sparrows, and you are worth more than many sparrows! <br />Blessings and prayers to you! I will pray for you in a special way this week.Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-16100621310779952612010-10-16T23:40:25.836-07:002010-10-16T23:40:25.836-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-91180512518083780982010-10-16T12:06:37.506-07:002010-10-16T12:06:37.506-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Tabfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02958377832616039084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-80810119753272590172010-10-16T07:25:47.426-07:002010-10-16T07:25:47.426-07:00Dear Fr. Reginaldus,
I would not know where to beg...Dear Fr. Reginaldus,<br />I would not know where to begin a search for a spiritual director, though I often feel deep inside the need for such a person. Too often I rely, lately, on priests like you, Fr. Mark Kirby(Vultus Christi), or Fr. John Zuhlsdorf(WDTPRS) for advice through reading their blogs. That is dangerous because of distance and separation from one on one contact. My own parish(Capuchin Franciscan) are not spiritually inclined and seemingly weak in orthodoxy. It is sad there are not more available like you. You are pretty challenging on paper.<br />Could you give some advice on how or where to start my search. This post seems God intended for me because of that need for someone to act as a sage guide in my spiritual life.<br />You are constantly in my prayers. Please pray for me.<br />Mary, Holy Mother of God, pray for us and obtain for us many and Holy priests.<br />Ernie BragielBernardushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343171766154713726noreply@blogger.com