About Dr. Jay Forrest Expertise I can answer any question dealing with mysticism, such as questions concerning the awakening call, the purgative way, the illuminative way, the unitive way, spiritual experiences, spiritual direction, spiritual disciplines, prayer, ecstasy, the rule of life, internal monasticism, asceticism, mystical theology, devotional helps, chanting, meditation, contemplation, hesychasm, kabbalah, sufi, tao, zen, theosophy, and more.
Experience
Dr. Jay Forrest is an ardent student of mysticism in all the major religions of the world (Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam). Jay was a Pentecostal/Charismatic minister for over 20 years, pastoring churches in Wisconsin, Missouri, Tennessee, Arizona, and New Mexico. He is the author over over 150 articles and poems and several books. He holds a doctorate in ministry from Trinity Institute.
Blessings to you. I am a devoted catholic I just turned 21. I am still puzzled about my calling. Am I a mystic? Is it a happy life? I am scared to date and scared to bare children. I dont know what to do. I want to go to college but still confused on the pathway which to take? How can I become a known saint like these St. Mary or St. Faustina even St. Lucy: my father says that if I tell them the job I pick or choose I will look strange or odd and I will drive them away from me. I am uncofortable with dating and I love children I am great with them I wear no No make up at all very rarely I hate it it feels weird on my face I itch, and I feel funny wearing it the closes I come to make up is chapstick and lipgloss. I dont like wearing what the teens are wearing I feel funny as well I am into modesty. I am so confused I want to be faithful to Mother Mary but I dont know which order to choose I want to be able to see my family but I am afraid to leave them. What to do! HELPPPPPPPPP Dr.Jay I need help. I dont know what to do. How do I become a saint! And known I am depressed with my life but when I go to church I feel at home and happy. I dont know which order to go to I am in New Jersey and I founded Jesus Christ and I want to preach the name of God to children that is what I am meant to do that is my lifes perpose but I am worried what if I feel home sick or miss my family at home how do I over come this fear.
Answer Dear Jacqueline,
Do you really want to be a saint? Then forget about your own happiness and throw yourself utterly upon God in absolute surrender. Give everything you are and own away, and join the nearest monastery. Forsake your earthly family and join your spiritual family.
Oh, you will feel homesick and you will miss your old life, that is part of the cross you must bear if you would be a saint. Mother Teresa became a saint because she stopped being selfish and thinking about herself, all she thought about was God and those perilous suffering children.
Do you want to be a saint? Then get over yourself. It is not about you, its about God. The greatest joy in life is to serve God without condition and without limit. If you refuse to do it, then stop pretending you want to be a saint. If you refuse to do it, be woman enough to admit the truth that you are selfish and are putting yourself first. You know what God has called you to, why doubt it? Your path is a path of pain, no matter which road you choose. Choose wisely my daughter.
Choose one and go there for a year. They will help you discern your calling. Please do not write to me again until you have obeyed what God has already told you.
