Posted on 12/08/2005 7:01:13 AM PST by NYer
Is this a discussion thread or not? I think Forest Keeper was very respectful, and did not further engage. This looks suspiciously unlike a devotional comment. Please be consistent.
There's a great utility to having these threads posted here...especially the daily Mass readings. This is an important day for us Catholics and, as a Catholic, I never stop learning more about my Faith. These threads often provide nuggets of knowledge that deepen my understanding.
the two which really grabbed me were the marriage at Cana - "Do whatever he tells you." and the Annunciation - Gabrial waits for her consent.... the Supreme Being offers the most perfect gift of grace to Mary and then, waits for her to consent. Wow!!
Yes! Me too! I also ponder the flight into Egypt. The last place any Jew would want to go is into the country from which they had fled from slavery. Such total trust! And what about the 18 years between when Jesus was found preaching in the temple and the beginning of His ministry. Mary must have pondered, wondered and reflected on the angel's announcement, the 3 Magi, the shepherds, the old man standing outside the Temple when she and Joseph presented Jesus. She kept all these things in her heart, never doubting.
Thanks for your posts from the Fathers on Mary the Immaculate.
Regards,
Joe
I'm not attacking you, just pointing out what the Bible says.
I am being consistent with the rules of Free Republic. All are free to post.
Perhaps the original poster and Salvation could work this out between them. As I said, Forest Keeper was polite.
I am however, going to point out the contradiction. KAC asked for this to be devotional. An RC acted as a provocateur, well within his rights as this is a discussion thread. However, those who do not subscribe to Marian beliefs were leaving this alone as was requested.
OK, and under normal circumstances I would be delighted to have a pleasant Christian to Christian discussion about it with you. I was told this is not the thread to do that, though. I have no desire at all to spoil anything for my Catholic brothers and sisters.
You are very kind and at this point, a better Christian than I am.
Here is a little prayer I just found:
Prayer
Lord, may I refrain from all violent words and deeds, and help make my part of this world a more peaceful place.
Amen.
It is now labed as a devotional thread. Please let it go.
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