Spiritual Direction 101 | LITTLE BY LITTLE with Fr Columba Jordan CFR

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

Комментарии • 95

  • @johnodee100
    @johnodee100 2 месяца назад

    You're a beacon of faith, Father. The Francisçans left my hometown after nigh on 600 years! Their spirit lives on through you

  • @emilyjerger3511
    @emilyjerger3511 2 года назад +16

    Father you are hilarious!!!!!!😆Thanks for approaching the topic with so much joy and simplicity.

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  2 года назад +1

      Praise God, glad you think so! 😉

  • @heathsavage4852
    @heathsavage4852 3 года назад +37

    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.

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад +2

      Praise God we’re able to help in some small way 🙏

  • @sineadnicraghnaill2372
    @sineadnicraghnaill2372 Год назад +2

    I want you to be my spiritual director Father! Thanks for your joy 😊🙏🏿

  • @deniseparrott9678
    @deniseparrott9678 2 года назад +13

    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!

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  2 года назад

      So glad to hear that, Denise. 💙

  • @jazzmusician46
    @jazzmusician46 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @theclapaolini4322
    @theclapaolini4322 2 года назад +17

    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.

  • @DenisOhAichir
    @DenisOhAichir 2 года назад +8

    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 🙂

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  2 года назад +2

      Praise God for helping you find us.

  • @pamstreisel2942
    @pamstreisel2942 Год назад +1

    This and poco a poco are the best spiritual direction I have ever had.

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  Год назад +1

      Really glad to hear that! Thank you.

  • @c_mccamley
    @c_mccamley 3 года назад +15

    Book recommendation: Ralph Martin, The fulfilment of all desire

  • @drcardinalli
    @drcardinalli 3 года назад +13

    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! 😁😁😁😁😁

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад +2

      Great to hear that you have a good spiritual director!

  • @DistributistHound
    @DistributistHound 2 года назад +7

    Really hard to come by a spiritual director...
    sorry about that, thank you very much for this video father!

  • @sheiladumigan451
    @sheiladumigan451 Год назад +2

    Thank you Father!!!

  • @laurindacleveland5176
    @laurindacleveland5176 3 года назад +9

    Oh my goodness Father, you crack me up 😂

  • @tamarajayawardena9731
    @tamarajayawardena9731 2 года назад +3

    Yes very true thank you father good lord 🙏 always blessed 🙏 amen

  • @theclapaolini4322
    @theclapaolini4322 2 года назад +7

    Very helpful and l am sure that many people appreciate that help.
    Much gratitude to you Father.

  • @kt5137
    @kt5137 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you Father Wonderful-I mean Father Columba. I get wonder and Columba confused. Sending a smile and love!!

  • @kc_1802
    @kc_1802 5 месяцев назад

    Helpful overview! Thank you so much Father

  • @erinduvic8579
    @erinduvic8579 3 года назад +7

    Hahaha You are hysterical… and serious.

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад +3

      Lol, we agree. Father Columba is the best!

  • @dannshannonstark3625
    @dannshannonstark3625 2 года назад +6

    This made me giggle!! Such a serious subject, but you made it very fun to listen to!

  • @justforrfunnn
    @justforrfunnn 8 месяцев назад

    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😅)

  • @TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph
    @TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph 3 года назад +11

    Dear Father,
    thank you, this was really helpful.
    🙏🏻🕊🔥

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад

      So glad to hear it, God bless you!

  • @billyoreilly9116
    @billyoreilly9116 3 года назад +5

    Thank you fr columba and God bless you 🙏

  • @marcelaramirez7483
    @marcelaramirez7483 2 года назад +4

    I’m currently in seminary and I’m enjoying all your videos ❤️🙏

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  2 года назад +2

      Glad to hear that. God bless you in your formation!

    • @marcelaramirez7483
      @marcelaramirez7483 2 года назад +1

      @@ctmcatholic praying to be a servant of God, like you. ❤️🙏 thank you for inspiring me. I look up to you like an older brother

  • @danielrosas5685
    @danielrosas5685 2 года назад +6

    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

  • @jesicaroichee3268
    @jesicaroichee3268 3 года назад +3

    Thank you fr

  • @barbarapettus8198
    @barbarapettus8198 3 года назад +4

    Thank you.

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад

      You’re very welcome, Barbara

  • @marymccannfrancis9855
    @marymccannfrancis9855 3 года назад +3

    Lovely FR thank you God bless you

  • @melissaanne89
    @melissaanne89 Год назад +1

    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?

  • @donadieu83
    @donadieu83 9 месяцев назад

    This was awesome ! I am a priest who gets people for direction. This is so clear to explain

  • @marystirrett7225
    @marystirrett7225 8 месяцев назад

    I think I do.

  • @Ralph_Malph
    @Ralph_Malph 3 года назад +3

    Great insight on spiritual direction. Thanks for the video clip.

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад

      Very glad it could be helpful, God bless!

  • @bonifacekimiru5637
    @bonifacekimiru5637 3 месяца назад

    Hello Fr. Which books are good for spiritual direction

  • @recoveringknowitall1534
    @recoveringknowitall1534 2 года назад +1

    you're describing what I call a Mentor or a "Paul" to my "Timothy".

  • @mary-ss5po
    @mary-ss5po Год назад +1

    So, Padre, do you have time for another directee?

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  Год назад +1

      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.

  • @marystirrett7225
    @marystirrett7225 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @thomasmarshall5852
    @thomasmarshall5852 2 года назад +3

    I need spiritual director in my life how do I keep the relationship between me and jesus thru out the hole day

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  2 года назад +1

      Great question for a spiritual director! Have you ever read any St Josemaria Escriva? He’s also really good on that topic.

    • @thomasmarshall5852
      @thomasmarshall5852 2 года назад

      @@ctmcatholic thank you for your advice where do I find that book hungry for wisd0m

  • @annatmarshall5133
    @annatmarshall5133 3 года назад +5

    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?

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад +1

      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

    • @annatmarshall5133
      @annatmarshall5133 3 года назад +3

      @@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...

  • @craiggillies6228
    @craiggillies6228 2 года назад +4

    thank you father, hope youre keeping well and no diabetic from a chocolate OD! haha

  • @jojo-tk7cm
    @jojo-tk7cm 6 месяцев назад

    So much talk about spiritual direction but almost impossible to find one

    • @lucystephanieproperties
      @lucystephanieproperties 5 месяцев назад

      You can pray for it so God can help you.

    • @jojo-tk7cm
      @jojo-tk7cm 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@lucystephanieproperties I have been praying for one for a while now, so that goes without saying

  • @davidparker5345
    @davidparker5345 2 года назад +2

    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

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  2 года назад +1

      Nearly 100 episodes for you to binge!

  • @pamstreisel2942
    @pamstreisel2942 Год назад +1

    “Send a text message” lol😅😂

  • @MaryJo18
    @MaryJo18 2 года назад +4

    Would you be my spitiual dewecter? 😂
    Thank you for your very very helpful videos. ❤

  • @Birdsparty
    @Birdsparty 3 года назад +5

    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!

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад +1

      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!

  • @tmts9633
    @tmts9633 3 года назад +5

    Soooo, did you get chocolate?

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  3 года назад +2

      Lol, I’ll have to ask Father when he’s back from retreat. All this talk of chocolate is making me want some, too. 😅

  • @marijap.1075
    @marijap.1075 2 года назад +2

    🍫🍫🍫🍰 🤗

  • @davidparker5345
    @davidparker5345 2 года назад +1

    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)

  • @ashlings390
    @ashlings390 3 года назад +6

    I'll bring you chocolate in exchange for spiritual direction 😁

  • @churchmom3936
    @churchmom3936 3 года назад +3

    🍫🍫🍫 😂

  • @Twannyberg
    @Twannyberg 3 года назад +1

    LOL FATHER!!😂😂

  • @Twannyberg
    @Twannyberg 3 года назад +2

    The breaking up😅

  • @danielleschoenlau7861
    @danielleschoenlau7861 Год назад +2

    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 😢

    • @lucystephanieproperties
      @lucystephanieproperties 5 месяцев назад

      Perhaps look for a seminary or a cathedral/shrine where there are many priests in that one church.