There is a misunderstanding in what I wrote earlier about the bible. I was being sarcastic. You can be sure the LAST thing I am like is a bible protestant.
You are a very good Catholic and not just in words. It is obvious. You believe it, understand it deeply and can see the bigger picture and are not afraid of those who question something. I hope to cross paths with you on FR again sometime.
On another note, I just returned from a Republican caucus. The chair of the caucus invited me and it was the first thing like it I ever attended. It felt so good to be surrounded in a room with Republicans....lots of them. Especially after the experience of this thread today, it was comforting to listen to people I’m on the same page with...funny comments about Blagoiocrats challenging us in the next local elections (I’m in Illinois).
We’re not supposed to talk about politics, religion or money with people. I better start a money thread fast so I can break all the rules.
Goodnight and God bless.
This has been a good thread for all of us.
Thank you for your kind words, I like many here try to live our faith in everything we do, especially in charity. We all want and try to be good Catholics, and always try to do what is pleasing to God. I myself owe a lot to many here on this forum (both current and past) to getting a foothold on my own faith, and will be always grateful to them.
Putting together the pieces to the puzzle, and looking at the big picture is what I believe someone said is a lifelong process. It's so true, I can't emphasise that enough. But in that process, your love for Christ and His Church will only grow, and help your soul.
Many here have already posted in this thread some wonderful responses, that I hope more will read and benefit from.
Again, many of God's blessings and peace to you.
Now go you your homework ;o)