tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160415.post233399377654033312..comments2024-03-15T08:55:29.800-04:00Comments on The Musical Priest: Rounding Out the YearAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01087811856300842855noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160415.post-45194452064274365702009-12-29T13:17:58.705-05:002009-12-29T13:17:58.705-05:00Hi Ryan -
was great meeting you at the feis's ...Hi Ryan -<br />was great meeting you at the feis's this past year - here's to a music filled 2010!<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Reed Munson <br />Lakeville, MNReedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548746985598819302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160415.post-58066729246997516622009-12-28T19:02:29.402-05:002009-12-28T19:02:29.402-05:00Hey William,
Good to hear from you! You're ri...Hey William,<br /><br />Good to hear from you! You're right in pointing out that this has been a very rough year for many people, something I should have mentioned in the post. <br /><br />As far as advice goes, let me say a few things. <br /><br />1. Pray. Open your heart to the Lord and heed the words of Pope John Paul II: Do not be afraid! Our Lord wants us to have life and have it abundantly and He calls each one of us to be disciples. It's a great grace to feel the longing to discern if you are called to the religious life. <br /><br />2. Find a good spiritual director. This is so important: it helps to have someone to bounce things off of. In dark times, they serve as a light; in times of joy, they help to keep us balanced and focused. <br /><br />3. Know this: you cannot be a friend of Jesus and an enemy of the Cross. There is no life that is without suffering, no life that is without challenges. You will find both in religious life, just as you would in married or single life. One must be realistic about this, but one must remember that our vocations are always to love. How, then, are you being called to love more deeply? <br /><br />If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to write. My email is dunsryan "at" yahoo dot com. I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have.<br /><br />God bless and Happy New Year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087811856300842855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160415.post-50971144262633635272009-12-28T18:49:47.829-05:002009-12-28T18:49:47.829-05:00Hey Ryan, congrats on your great year! While 2009 ...Hey Ryan, congrats on your great year! While 2009 was a bummer for many, it was the best year of my life for me. Congrats on progressing in your religious life, is there any advice you could give to a 22 year old who is discerning a call to religious life as I am having problems in figuring out what I should do. Thanks for your music and your stories.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414320032909874134noreply@blogger.com