Posted on 03/06/2013 6:54:19 AM PST by NYer
I should have sense that B16 was looking to step down once his most recent book, the one about the life and times of Jesus, of the infancy and childhold naritives when he said it was going to be his last book.
Thanks, and a good and blessed St. Patrick's to you too! (I'm 25% Irish, so I don't know if I can claim your complete greeting 100% until St. Paddy's Day when everyone is Irish!) ☺
I have to leave the computer right now, but first, top o' the mornin' to ya!
In one sense, we are in an ideal situation here. For, though we are in the belly of the beast, God, in his Mercy and Wisdom, has given us two readily available TLMs which we are so grateful to attend. And, yes, the priests are excellent men. I grew up under +Roger Mahony though so I know what it is to suffer.
I was young when I read the actual translation of the Roman Canon, I was struck by the beauty and humility of the words and I felt cheated by the ICEL NO. That we are participating in a Sacrifice is so much clearer to me and the Latin has never been an issue.
We are welcome to sing the opening and closing hymns as well as the Ordinary and I enjoy that, I never see anyone praying the rosary during Mass but likely many of the older members used to in the past. It is helpful that our chapel is beautiful and the community is friendly and grateful to have what we have.
Last week a friend was in town and wanted us to meet at our territorial NO parish. This we did. It was great to see all our old friends there but, though we had fulfilled our Sunday obligation, we decided to go the the TLM as well. When I opened the door, it smelled right with the lingering scent of incense, I was filled with happiness.
Everyone is a in different place in their journey, of course, and we all have varied experiences but we can pray that the Holy Spirit will give us another man who will inspire reverence and joy in our priests and in us.
‘liberals seeking one of their own’ — Yes, the Catholic Church faces the same fight inside that we fight in US politics today. The 60s folks are bound and determined to change the world — and God — into THEIR image.
Nicely stated.
It was wonderful to pray the Tantum Ergo with the cardinals yesterday. I was wondering how it affected them to kneel down an dpreay with their peers and in a traditional manner.
Was thinking it must have brought some of them back to their boyhood and right back to the origins of their vocation and whta they’d originally hoped to accomplish.
Also, where people like to go to Mass, it really is all about where anyone is on their journey.
I do not want to go into details, but I grew up in a very abusive home, only to go to school and receive abuse there. I believe there were nuns who while intending to please God, make sacrifices so hard that lead them to take it out on others, many others. Priest too. I found out later that the priests were harming nuns in many ways, including not allowing them to have enough to eat, which leads to this vicious circle of dysfunction.
When I was in high school the church was changing; not so traditional. But the damage to me was done, so I stopped looking for God. I “did” what was expected of me, but in my heart I believed God did not care.
I was angry for many years, but in my early twenties I realized, they are just hurting people like me and forgave them and put it behind me just as I forgave my dad.
When my husband was stationed at Pearl Harbor Sub Base I decided to reconnect to God. I taught CCD and then again when we were in Omaha. It was in the church I was baptized in that I was told I should not have or read a bible. I wanted to learn more about God and His word. I know now God was hearing my prayers, even when I was little, because I was searching for Him. I believe had I not had all those terrible things happen to me I would be a whiny liberal today. I left the church after much study and prayer. All the different churches I went to at the time could not and would not answer my questions. I was always respectful, but not given respect or understanding back. I took it as a sign from God that He had different plans for me. I was right. By the way, today many Catholics Churches have bible studies, in English, to help people to learn more about God.
I respect the churches’ recent stand against abortion, homosexuality, and the evils of this world. I did not blame the whole church for the scandals that developed from some evil priest who either sexually abused children or those who protected them. I think Pedophiles use churches, many different denominations, to get close to children. On the other hand it really breaks my heart that the church I was baptized in, my mom too, is very anti-conservative. At their festivals , they allow democrats to speak, but not republicans. I'll let God deal with them, all I can do is pray for them.
When I said I was bored in church, it was because I really needed Him, but I only heard Latin or repetitive prayers. When I learned about all the martyrs and how many died because they would not turn from God I thought I had my answer. I use to pray that God would send someone to martyr me because I thought that was the only way for me to get to heaven. After all, everyone but my mom was mad at me and thought I was a bad person; even God, because he did not stop what was happening to me. I'm not looking for sympathy, because what happened to me brought me to where I am today. I know I am right with God. I know He loves me. I am continuing to learn his word and truth.
No, I do not believe you must be Catholic to go to heaven. I do think there are many Catholic who are going to heaven, but only God knows who they are, we are not to judge our follow believers.
I do care who is elected Pope because I have many Catholic friends. I still love the church in many ways because there were many kind nuns; some I still keep in contact with today. I want to see all Christ followers look to Him and His will for us and our country. Just like Obama is leading people away from God's truth, a good Pope can lead people to God and His truth.
I don't know why I'm telling you all this, but I do hope we conservatives can see we all are seeking the God of the bible. You may do some things I don't agree with and I'm sure you don't agree with some of my beliefs, but when it comes down to it, what we think won't matter, only what God thinks.
Wow Linda! So sorry to hear about the bad experiences! In a way, I don’t blame you. My experience was quite different. My mom married a non-Catholic whose family hated Catholics. They interfered in my parents marriage and kept throwing religion up to my mom, who was a such a good woman. She never bad-mouthed my dad’s family’s religion - I still have no idea what it was, they just said they were “Christian” and we were not. Thank goodness we didn’t live near those relatives and our parish church was a center of activity as was the Catholic school we attended. The nuns and priests were all cheerful and loving and so I have nothing but good memories of that time.
I guess we are all formed by the good and bad experiences in our lives.
God bless you.
sneaks
we now have bergolio
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