Category: Spiritual Direction
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Today has been a bit more difficult than the past few days. The reason why is because my sexual temptations are increasing. As the temptations grow, I feel a growing amount of tension that I am usually prone to release through masturbation. But I will not be doing that anymore, Lord. I want to be…
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Moving Forward With Discernment
Lately I’ve felt drawn to two different vocations: marriage and the priesthood. My attraction to both of these vocations has only grown as I have healed from same-sex attraction and as I have grown in my relationship with the Lord. At the same time, I’ve been wondering when it would be appropriate, given my history…
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A New Start in My Spiritual Journey
Yesterday, I started meeting with my new spiritual director for the first time. I recently decided to stop seeing my former spiritual director because I was having some doubts as to whether I could trust him anymore. It was a bit sad and a hard decision to make, but I think it worked out for…
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What Are You Giving Jesus for Christmas?
The other night I was I watching EWTN and they were showing an old re-run of Mother Angelica’s show. During the program, Mother was asking the audience what they were giving Jesus for Christmas. Usually we don’t think about what we are going to give Jesus for Christmas, but we should, Mother said, because after…