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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ CARDINAL JOHN J. O’CONNOR ~ September 26, 2010
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Posted on 09/25/2010 5:09:12 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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CARDINAL JOHN J. OCONNOR
Cardinal John J. OConnor passed away May 3, 2000 at the age of eighty. Much has been said and written about this remarkable man of faith. Most obituaries mentioned that he served as a Navy Chaplain, but failed to mention that at one time he headed all Chaplains in Vietnam, and then later served as Chief of Chaplains with the rank of Rear Admiral. As Cardinal for New York he reached out to people of all faiths and to people who had no faith. He cared for the homeless, AIDS victims, the destitute, as well as influencing the halls of power as a moral voice. When learning of his appointment to New York City, instead of basking in the media attention that attends such an appointment, he disappeared for three weeks to learn Spanish in an immersion program so he could better reach out to New York's Hispanic community.
He possessed a keen, intellectual mind and was able to clearly articulate complicated ideas in a way everyone could understand. He was kind and understanding, but no pushover, and he did not suffer fools gladly. It was said to be no picnic being a staff officer for him when he was Chief. He demanded excellence and he got it. Yet, he was tougher on no one than he was on himself. He routinely slept only four hours, using the other night hours for prayer, study and writing. His influence on the Chaplain Corps and the Navy reaches us to this very day. He forced the Navy to take a hard look at how it was doing on civil rights issues and brought about much-needed reform. We are all beneficiaries of many of the ideas he pushed through to become policy.
He was a remarkable man who deserves our deepest gratitude. This vignette from the life of Cardinal John J. O'Connor tells a lot about who he really was...
Four of the most liberating words that exist are "Im sorry" and "I forgive." Here is a poignant reminder of how true this really is. . .
JIMMY CAGNEYS FAREWELL
Jimmy Cagney, the famed actor, left his faith as a young man. His father took ill in a flu epidemic in 1918. He was dying and the family sent for the Priest. He never showed up. This incident remained with young Jimmy, and it was a spiritual roadblock that the actor could not overcome. Mr. Cagney died in 1986. At the funeral Mass in New York City, Cardinal John J. OConnor (former Chief of Naval Chaplains) stepped forward to give the closing prayer. He then broke with tradition and said these words to Willi Cagney, Jimmys 86 year-old wife: "I feel a real obligation to say this. I want to tell you how sorry I am for any incident with an unkind Priest, anything that hurt your husband." Cardinal O'Connor then leaned over and kissed Willi. There was audible sigh in the congregation and many people were weeping, including political dignitaries and Hollywood celebrities.
Chaplain Mitch Schranz
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To: MoochPooch; Alouette; American Preservative; Yehuda; yonif; Tamar1973; richardtavor; USAF_TSgt; ...

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:24:23 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi, I'm Here ... it's Sunday ... hanging out ...
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:25:29 PM PDT
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SkyDancer
("Give Kids An Education, Take Them Out Of Government Schools" - and I'm still Molly Norris")
To: Brad's Gramma; MoJo2001; StarCMC; HiJinx; laurenmarlowe; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; The Mayor; ...

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:25:38 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
Hope you are having a great weekendI am, thank you and hope you are as well! And you are right...it is HOT! I thought I heard someone say Fall had arrived? Musta been my imagination :).
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:26:22 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: SkyDancer
Hi SkyDancer!!! Have a Blessed Lord’s Day....!!
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:27:25 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Here's a thought!! Donate to the website you are on RIGHT NOW!!)
To: oldteen
That’s what we get for having a nice comfy COOL summer...
How long is this supposed to last? (Maybe I don’t want to know.....)
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:28:44 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Blessed Sunday

May You all be blessed This LORD'S Day!

El Kabong

ML/LTOS
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:30:53 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(Your MiQ-MaQ Paddy Wacky Bass-Playing Biker Buddy(El Kabong))
To: left that other site
YOU are absolutely wonderful...thank you for all of your prayer posts.
Have a Blessed and restful Lord’s Day...
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:32:05 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: MoochPooch; Alouette; American Preservative; Yehuda; yonif; Tamar1973; richardtavor; USAF_TSgt; ...



He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:32:26 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: oldteen
I just moved out of California 5 years ago.. Today the high is 77F! The low was 24F
((HUGS))
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:33:37 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^))......November and Beyond!)
To: Brad's Gramma
How long is this supposed to last?I'm thinkin' we may just go from here to winter! We're suppose to be in the 90s all week up here :(.
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09/25/2010 5:34:28 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: Brad's Gramma

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The Forgotten Worker
September 26, 2010
People around the world are familiar with Mount Rushmore, the South Dakota site where the heads of former American presidents are carved in gigantic scale on a cliff wall. Yet, while millions know of Mount Rushmore, relatively few know the name Doane Robinsonthe South Dakota state historian who conceived the idea of the magnificent sculpture and managed the project. The monument is admired and appreciated, but he is the forgotten man behind the masterpiece. His name is largely unrecognized or was never even known by some.
Sometimes, in the service of the Master, we may feel that we have been forgotten or are behind the scenes and not recognized. Ministry can be a life of effort that often goes unappreciated by the very people we are seeking to serve in Jesus name. The good news, however, is that, while people may not know, God does. Hebrews 6:10 says, For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
What a promise! Our heavenly Father will never forget our service to Him. That is infinitely more important than being applauded by the crowds.
Does the place youre called to labor
Seem so small and little known?
It is great if God is in it,
And Hell not forget His own. Suffield
Serving to please Christ is a greater reward than public acclaim.
Read: Hebrews 6:9-20
God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love . . . in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Hebrews 6:10
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:34:30 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
To: oldteen
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:35:09 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Here's a thought!! Donate to the website you are on RIGHT NOW!!)
To: ColdOne
77* sounds very nice! 24*...not so much...lol.
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:36:14 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: unique; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:36:31 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: The Mayor
Thank you!!! And YOU, too, have a Blessed Lord’s Day!
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:36:55 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Here's a thought!! Donate to the website you are on RIGHT NOW!!)
To: Brad's Gramma
And To You Too! (((HUGS)))
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:37:38 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
("Give Kids An Education, Take Them Out Of Government Schools" - and I'm still Molly Norris")
To: Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; oldteen; AZamericonnie; PROCON; TASMANIANRED; jaycee; yorkie
Blessed Sunday

Graphic by ML/LTOS
Thank You, Brad's Gramma! Blessings, Grace and Peace to You!


El Kabong

ML/LTOS
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:44:18 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(Your MiQ-MaQ Paddy Wacky Bass-Playing Biker Buddy(El Kabong))
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; All
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:45:45 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")
To: oldteen
lol! In a few weeks 24F will be the high! Have a nice safe week oldteen! Take Care!
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posted on
09/25/2010 5:46:27 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^))......November and Beyond!)
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