I live in rural Galicia and we have one very elderly priest who celebrates mass at numerous village churches, so he is a busy man! I rely on videos like this for guidance and thank God for them.
Father, you provide the best spiritual direction! This is the third time now that I’ve had a question and your video has appeared with an answer. Thank you!
Father be sure if we listen to your talks this is really practical spiritual direction you hit it right on.Great talks all the time.what a grace we have before us.
This Padre has my side splitting over the awkward asking 🤣... years ago tried something similar to the chocolate tactic with pastries. Local sister just laughed and said God would send me someone special. He did exactly that: sent me an awesome Carnelite priest, no pastries necessary! He does deserve some though... thanks for reminding me! 😁😁😁😁😁
Just watching this video after Fr Mark Goreing's homily from yesterday which I watched a few hours ago and he mentions God building us up " little by little" thanks for sending me here God works in mysterious ways 🙂
Thanks Columba. I’ve been watching your channel for about a month now. Thank you for you grassroots approach to faith. I have learned much from you. Graeme.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LECTURE. THERE'S A SAYING IN INDIA THAT SAID THAT WHEN THE PERSON IS READY THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR WILL SHOW UP. OUT OF THE BLUE SKY. I WENT TO PRAY YESTERDAY AT THE CEMETERY AND THE SKY WAS GETTING DARKER AND DARKER AND I KEEP PRAYING THE CHAPLET TO THE DIVINE MERCY THE DARK CLOUDS KEEP MOVING AND FOR 15 MORE MINUTES I KEPT PRAYING AND THE DARK CLOUDS CLEARED AND THERE WERE ONLY A FEW DROPS OF GENTLE RAIN. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SACRIFICE FOR OUR REDEMPTION AND SALVATION AND YOUR MIRACLES AND WORDS. AMEN SHALOM AMEN AMEN AND AMEN
I’ve definitely done the “sneaky” “Father, can I ask a question please…?” a couple of times in the confessional to my parish priest. The first time I asked a few questions, I didn’t even ask for absolution and I felt so weird and embarrassed afterwards (never doing that again)! I’m pretty sure he knows it’s me since I go to daily mass, and one of the few my age who regularly goes, but I’m too shy to do face-to-face confession or ask him directly to be my spiritual director since I’m not exactly discerning my vocation or anything big. 😂 Thank you Father for affirming it’s okay to ask in the context of confessional! During my last two confessions, he asked me what I’m working on this time, and then the following month he asked me what I think I should/can do to become a great person. (Perhaps he is already acting as my spiritual director😅)
Father...this might be too way long ago...but i hope youll see my post...i hope youll have a video.on how to know.if you need a new spiritual director? And how to laylo or break up with one?
I've been going from church to church trying to find one where I would feel comfortable. When I explain what's been going on with me, people, including the pastors, become very uncomfortable with me. So I just move on.
Okay, I'd love to have you as my spiritual director. Can you please? I can send you chocolate from France! 😉🍫🙏 I've been looking for a spiritual director for a while, and have found your channel a couple of days ago, now I am binge watching and think you'd be the perfect spiritual director for me!
Haha, love this comment! It’s Katie writing as Father doesn’t manage this page and is currently on retreat. Father is immersed in his work at a local level and unfortunately isn’t able to take on remote spiritual direction at the moment. But hey, maybe you could move to the UK? Just kidding, but I hope you can find someone else just as good!
Dear Fr...I have a question. What happens when your vocation has...well...sort of ended? By that I mean..what about those of us who arent as old as God but our spouses have passed away and our children are doing the whole...independent grown up, moved out with families of their own...thing. But theres still a whole heap of life in the old dog yet..? Then what?
Hi Anna, great question. Everyone’s primary vocation is to be a child of God, but of course that can be expressed in different ways. Being a grandmother is a wonderful vocation and you can (if circumstances allow) have a very positive influence on your children and grandchildren at this stage in life. If you feel God is calling you to something else, you are also free to pursue an additional vocation. All of this would be great to bring to spiritual direction. Do you currently have a spiritual director? God bless, Katie
@@ctmcatholic I do have the priest at my local parish. I got to him for confession. To be honest I'd not ever thought about spiritual direction or even what God had planned for me to do, until about 8 years ago...
I’m afraid Fr Columba gets this a lot and with all of his current responsibilities he doesn’t have the capacity for new directees. Hopefully the video offered some good advice for finding someone locally.
what about a mystic? find a SD that does not put it off as bragging or worse crazy. SDs imho is are most useful for those that don't really need them (fyi The abbey I am associated with as an OblSB actual has SD training classes.) Or at least use to ( health has kept me away for long time)
Priests are way too busy to do this, it will take a lot of begging and looking and looking for a willing person even a lay person unfortunately 😞. 10 minutes every 3 months would even help. It feels like nobody cares 😢
I live in rural Galicia and we have one very elderly priest who celebrates mass at numerous village churches, so he is a busy man! I rely on videos like this for guidance and thank God for them.
Praise God we’re able to help in some small way 🙏
Father you are hilarious!!!!!!😆Thanks for approaching the topic with so much joy and simplicity.
Praise God, glad you think so! 😉
Father, you provide the best spiritual direction! This is the third time now that I’ve had a question and your video has appeared with an answer. Thank you!
So glad to hear that, Denise. 💙
Father be sure if we listen to your talks this is really practical spiritual direction you hit it right on.Great talks all the time.what a grace we have before us.
Thank you, Sister!
This Padre has my side splitting over the awkward asking 🤣... years ago tried something similar to the chocolate tactic with pastries. Local sister just laughed and said God would send me someone special. He did exactly that: sent me an awesome Carnelite priest, no pastries necessary! He does deserve some though... thanks for reminding me! 😁😁😁😁😁
Great to hear that you have a good spiritual director!
Book recommendation: Ralph Martin, The fulfilment of all desire
Great shout!
Just watching this video after Fr Mark Goreing's homily from yesterday which I watched a few hours ago and he mentions God building us up " little by little" thanks for sending me here God works in mysterious ways 🙂
Praise God for helping you find us.
Oh my goodness Father, you crack me up 😂
Haha, thank you Laurinda!
I want you to be my spiritual director Father! Thanks for your joy 😊🙏🏿
Helpful overview! Thank you so much Father
Really hard to come by a spiritual director...
sorry about that, thank you very much for this video father!
A pleasure, bless you!
Dear Father,
thank you, this was really helpful.
🙏🏻🕊🔥
So glad to hear it, God bless you!
Hahaha You are hysterical… and serious.
Lol, we agree. Father Columba is the best!
Very helpful and l am sure that many people appreciate that help.
Much gratitude to you Father.
Bless you, Sister!
This made me giggle!! Such a serious subject, but you made it very fun to listen to!
Haha, glad to hear it!
Thanks Columba. I’ve been watching your channel for about a month now. Thank you for you grassroots approach to faith. I have learned much from you. Graeme.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LECTURE. THERE'S A SAYING IN INDIA THAT SAID THAT WHEN THE PERSON IS READY THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR WILL SHOW UP. OUT OF THE BLUE SKY. I WENT TO PRAY YESTERDAY AT THE CEMETERY AND THE SKY WAS GETTING DARKER AND DARKER AND I KEEP PRAYING THE CHAPLET TO THE DIVINE MERCY THE DARK CLOUDS KEEP MOVING AND FOR 15 MORE MINUTES I KEPT PRAYING AND THE DARK CLOUDS CLEARED AND THERE WERE ONLY A FEW DROPS OF GENTLE RAIN. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SACRIFICE FOR OUR REDEMPTION AND SALVATION AND YOUR MIRACLES AND WORDS. AMEN SHALOM AMEN AMEN AND AMEN
This and poco a poco are the best spiritual direction I have ever had.
Really glad to hear that! Thank you.
Yes very true thank you father good lord 🙏 always blessed 🙏 amen
Amen 🙏🏼
Thank you Father!!!
A pleasure!
Thank you fr columba and God bless you 🙏
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I’m currently in seminary and I’m enjoying all your videos ❤️🙏
Glad to hear that. God bless you in your formation!
@@ctmcatholic praying to be a servant of God, like you. ❤️🙏 thank you for inspiring me. I look up to you like an older brother
I’ve definitely done the “sneaky” “Father, can I ask a question please…?” a couple of times in the confessional to my parish priest. The first time I asked a few questions, I didn’t even ask for absolution and I felt so weird and embarrassed afterwards (never doing that again)! I’m pretty sure he knows it’s me since I go to daily mass, and one of the few my age who regularly goes, but I’m too shy to do face-to-face confession or ask him directly to be my spiritual director since I’m not exactly discerning my vocation or anything big. 😂
Thank you Father for affirming it’s okay to ask in the context of confessional! During my last two confessions, he asked me what I’m working on this time, and then the following month he asked me what I think I should/can do to become a great person. (Perhaps he is already acting as my spiritual director😅)
Thank you Father Wonderful-I mean Father Columba. I get wonder and Columba confused. Sending a smile and love!!
Thank you.
You’re very welcome, Barbara
Thank you fr
Lovely FR thank you God bless you
Thank you Mary, God bless
This was awesome ! I am a priest who gets people for direction. This is so clear to explain
Glad you enjoyed it.
Father...this might be too way long ago...but i hope youll see my post...i hope youll have a video.on how to know.if you need a new spiritual director? And how to laylo or break up with one?
Interesting idea! Thank you.
thank you father, hope youre keeping well and no diabetic from a chocolate OD! haha
Thank you for watching!
Great insight on spiritual direction. Thanks for the video clip.
Very glad it could be helpful, God bless!
Would you be my spitiual dewecter? 😂
Thank you for your very very helpful videos. ❤
You’re very welcome 😂
I think I do.
I've been going from church to church trying to find one where I would feel comfortable. When I explain what's been going on with me, people, including the pastors, become very uncomfortable with me. So I just move on.
you're describing what I call a Mentor or a "Paul" to my "Timothy".
“Send a text message” lol😅😂
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Okay, I'd love to have you as my spiritual director. Can you please? I can send you chocolate from France! 😉🍫🙏 I've been looking for a spiritual director for a while, and have found your channel a couple of days ago, now I am binge watching and think you'd be the perfect spiritual director for me!
Haha, love this comment! It’s Katie writing as Father doesn’t manage this page and is currently on retreat. Father is immersed in his work at a local level and unfortunately isn’t able to take on remote spiritual direction at the moment. But hey, maybe you could move to the UK? Just kidding, but I hope you can find someone else just as good!
oye This is an old link Just showed up I guess cuz I just recently found you and all your stuff Old and new are showing up
Nearly 100 episodes for you to binge!
Dear Fr...I have a question. What happens when your vocation has...well...sort of ended? By that I mean..what about those of us who arent as old as God but our spouses have passed away and our children are doing the whole...independent grown up, moved out with families of their own...thing. But theres still a whole heap of life in the old dog yet..? Then what?
Hi Anna, great question. Everyone’s primary vocation is to be a child of God, but of course that can be expressed in different ways. Being a grandmother is a wonderful vocation and you can (if circumstances allow) have a very positive influence on your children and grandchildren at this stage in life.
If you feel God is calling you to something else, you are also free to pursue an additional vocation. All of this would be great to bring to spiritual direction. Do you currently have a spiritual director? God bless, Katie
@@ctmcatholic I do have the priest at my local parish. I got to him for confession. To be honest I'd not ever thought about spiritual direction or even what God had planned for me to do, until about 8 years ago...
So, Padre, do you have time for another directee?
I’m afraid Fr Columba gets this a lot and with all of his current responsibilities he doesn’t have the capacity for new directees. Hopefully the video offered some good advice for finding someone locally.
I'll bring you chocolate in exchange for spiritual direction 😁
Lol 😅
Soooo, did you get chocolate?
Lol, I’ll have to ask Father when he’s back from retreat. All this talk of chocolate is making me want some, too. 😅
I need spiritual director in my life how do I keep the relationship between me and jesus thru out the hole day
Great question for a spiritual director! Have you ever read any St Josemaria Escriva? He’s also really good on that topic.
@@ctmcatholic thank you for your advice where do I find that book hungry for wisd0m
what about a mystic? find a SD that does not put it off as bragging or worse crazy. SDs imho is are most useful for those that don't really need them (fyi The abbey I am associated with as an OblSB actual has SD training classes.) Or at least use to ( health has kept me away for long time)
So much talk about spiritual direction but almost impossible to find one
You can pray for it so God can help you.
@@lucystephanieproperties I have been praying for one for a while now, so that goes without saying
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LOL FATHER!!😂😂
Fr Columba is hilarious!
The breaking up😅
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Lol 😅
Priests are way too busy to do this, it will take a lot of begging and looking and looking for a willing person even a lay person unfortunately 😞. 10 minutes every 3 months would even help. It feels like nobody cares 😢
Perhaps look for a seminary or a cathedral/shrine where there are many priests in that one church.