[ventana]

As with Americanwoman who has lurked a long time too, welcome aboard. Thank you for joining the conversation. Your presence is appreciated. I can imagine that you feel lonely in N.C. as a black Catholic, but as a conservative Catholic woman in New York(and that can be lonely!), I occasionally think of our Catholic brethren in China who suffer and are persecuted. I admire their courage and know, in light of that, how lucky I am to be in the presence of my fellow freepers and my fellow Catholic freepers here. V's wife.

[tekriter]

I pray for all our persecuted brothers and sisters. I don't really feel isolated, just wish there were more Catholics of all colors, everywhere. Paraphrasing Saint Francis, we must preach often, and if necessary, use words. People will want what we have.