Another avenue for Christian growth here at Nashotah is in the area of Spiritual Direction. There are spiritual mentors on campus for you to meet with regularly about your spiritual growth and direction. Last week during our Silent Retreat I was in the midst of eating lunch when Father Arnie Klukas whispered in my ear that there was someone visiting that he thought I'd connect well with. Now when Father Klukas speaks to me I generally sit up and take notice so after eating and working in the Refectory I made my way over to the line waiting to speak with Father James Kaestner. We spoke briefly and then made an appointment to get together later...which turned out to be today. We spent an hour listening to the stories of each others lives and shared some good books we'd both been reading. We ended our time in prayer and then made an appointment to get together again next month. Relationships take time to develop. They wind and curve through daily experiences, personal histories, and background narratives. They grow by spending time with one another and doing the stuff of life together. Father James and I appear to be headed in the right direction.
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