Personally, one of the things that bothers me more than anything else is for people to completely ignore me. Pretend I don’t exist. It grates on my nerves like nothing else. I have a few people at my job who will completely ignore my existence. They will interact with others in my immediate vicinity, say hi to them, hug them, walk by me and say hi to someone else, who might be standing next to me. One of the people... Read more
For my next trick, ok so it’s not a trick. Come with me as I use Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) as a way of reflection and prayer. It is a form of prayer that dates back before Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, around 547 AD, who made it part of His communities rule and whose community still uses it. Today it is used not just by people in many different religious communities, but by many devout Christians. I’m... Read more
On the occasion of Memorial Day, here is a list of quotes by our pontiffs said during wartime or about the horrors’ of war in general. Civil War It is particularly agreeable to us to see that you, illustrious and honorable President, and your people, are animated with the same desires of peace and tranquility which we have in your letters inculcated upon our venerable brothers. May it please God at the same time to make the other peoples of... Read more
You can tell a lot about people by the company they keep or the books they have in their library. I wanted to list some of the catholic media personalities that I like and admire, perhaps giving you a glimpse into my mind and how it operates. These Catholics have helped shape the way I think or would like to think as a Catholic Christian. I have found at one time or another their opinions on Catholic faith and practice... Read more
As a follow up to my previous post, here are a few examples of quotations from some of the writers from OnePeterFive and Patheos Catholic. They are not necessarily directly taken from either site, but the author is definitely featured on either site. My whole goal in the last post and this one is to show each side that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. If we focus on what divides us will miss what actually unites us.... Read more
That you would link to Patheos only shows you are not someone to be taken seriously.” And again: “Patheos Catholic is anything but. And that’s what you linked to. Dave Armstrong is no exception.” He has also referred to “the Patheos ‘Catholic’ crowd” (9-18-19) Steve Skojec If you have a friend who is either considering or in the process of converting to the Catholic faith then by whatever means necessary do not let them near the Patheos blogs. It’s filled... Read more
Here is a poem a little different than what you are probably used to, if you read what I have written so far. (Please read to the end. It will make sense later on, I promise.) SORT OF MOONSTRUCK So b,lkmkkh Ichgfjki7 Hhhyakto daaa Ffk its say sofyy cPhsay esazsen Its doy going bicassf Llnowonelsad lrvllkmm Whewe I got klsay Pawk moom mtmttmtm GokGot rtyjod I lod love Nenenenene ked Bible and rhptand Hocsses wke and lrryfbnm I buhjochen Np... Read more
The Differences Between Jesus and Me Jesus, fully human, fully divine. I, only human Jesus never: I never: Ate an ice cream cone ... Read more
Our Lady of Fatima pray for the Unborn…. A recent conversation over at the Patheos Catholic FB Page…. Lincoln Tf: Pathos Catholic is fanatical in their devotion to aborting children, absolute garbage as both Catholics and as human beings. Rebecca Bratten Weiss: Lincoln Tf your comment makes no sense. No one at Patheos Catholic aborts human children. You might want to be more prudent and not make such deranged accusations. Lincoln Tf Do you not read their pro-infant death commentary?... Read more
OH SUCH LOVE! How can I please my Love? For he has consumed my heart And bathe me in His Love He has suffered affliction for me and it is my greatest desire to console Him with my love. How ought I soothe His wounds- deep wounds for love? I offer You my every action Love But still, this is not enough to give Him who is Love Myself I give to you, do with me what You will But... Read more
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