Child-Free and Carefree

ABC News ^ | February 14, 2002 | Geraldine Sealey

[freeeee]

As for the "Witchery," I wouldn't care to go there either. I've had too many scary experiences with the "dark side" and don't need to be encouraging any more.

Could you give an example of one of your scary experiences with the dark side of Witchcraft?

[oremus]

As Catholics we have the gift of the Sacrament of Confession, which is a vehicle of grace and a healing Sacrament where we meet Jesus, in the person of the priest (in Persona Christi), and have our sins absolved, and receive graces to help us avoid sin and/or improve. It is not a priest we confess to, but Christ himself. A priest of his own power cannot absolve sins - only Christ can.

However, one must be SORRY, and have a firm purpose of amendment - meaning - you intend NOT to repeat the sin. Doesn't mean you won't, out of weakness or whatever, but that's the idea. Without being truly sorry for that which you are confessing, you are committing a sacrilege in making a "bad confession." Therefore, confession and a few Hail Mary's is no guarantee for heaven. Those conditions must be met.

[sinkspur]

What she did do, was refuse to attend the weddings of CATHOLICS who are marrying OUTSIDE the Church, which is not allowed.

How do you know that these people didn't have a dispensation from form from their local bishop?

These happen all the time, you know. The Protestant minister is empowered to be the official witness; the marriage is sacramental and not OUTSIDE the Church at all.

[a_witness]

Your point is like saying you shouldnt decide not to shoot yourself in the head unless you know how it feels. That is some very tortured logic you've got there.

Not at all. I'm simply sharing a fact with you, like I do with teens from time to time. They think they know it all but discover years later they did not quite know it all.

[RnMomof7]

I would guess they are liberals and that some day they will regret it.

[MotleyGirl70]

My mom and I went out for an early pizza dinner(4:00ish) in hopes of beating the "rush". To no avail. Across the table from us were two screaming kids. We had already ordered our pizza, but ended up taking it back to my home and eating it there. The kids sounded like they were being tortured. The parents looked helpless and stupid. Nice control there. If we ever pulled that crap in public when we were kids my dad would twist our ear, stick a fork in our hand or simply leave. My brother, sister and myself learned very quickly how to behave in public. Just to mention my parents are great at raising the three of us. No way could I be as good as they are. I vote them PARENTS OF THE DECADE!

[oremus]

If you're honestly curious, I would be happy to share privately, but you'll have to give me some time to get back to you. Let me know.

[oremus]

True, but I'm assuming she knew there was no dispensation.

[freeeee]

Yes, I am honestly curious. Please FReep mail me anytime when it's convenient for you, I don't mind waiting. I check my mail daily. Thanks!!!

[Phantom Lord]

Your making up conclusions out of thin air. No where have I typed the word protestant, yet there you are talking about how the wedding was in a protestant church.

And as someone who had worked in the restaurant industry for a long time and is in the process of opening my own, let me tell you, The Witchery is the best restaurant I have ever been too. It is just too bad it is way over in Edinburgh Scotland or I would eat there all the time.

[MotleyGirl70]

All the happily childless should found their own nation somewhere on an island or something, then they won't have to pay for anyone else's kids and can go forth happily into extinction. Sounds like a fair solution to me.

I'm Cathloic and really resent this snide comment. Your ignorance is shining bright.

[hunyb]

Motley, you and I have a lot in common! Married, early 30's, no kids, lots of neices and nephews to love! LOVE spur of the moment activities! Don't let some of these dorks here ruin it for you! We are enjoying ourselves, you do the same! Love! hunyb

[oremus]

Ok. I promise to get back to you, just might not be right away, and will take a little time to type this up. Scary stuff, I warn you ;-) . No one will ever tell ME Satan/demons don't exist!

[Bump in the night]

Re post #95

Roflmao!!!!!!! Now that was just a great reply!!!!!!!!!!

[Phantom Lord]

I wouldnt give your parents that award so fast. They didn't have to deal with me!

[oremus]

Hello - I was being SARCASTIC after listening to all the snide remarks about the "burden" of children.

Also, if you're truly Catholic, you would honor your wedding vows to "accept children lovingly from God." Vows are serious business.

[oremus]

Oh brother. Protestant or WHATEVER, the rules are the same.

[Phantom Lord]

Bart Simpson (upon discovering that catholics have wine at church): Mom, can we go catholic?
Marge Simpson: Three kids is enough, nobodys going catholic

[Codie]

The priest could have assumed you would raise any children you might have in the Catholic faith.So, will you?

[Phantom Lord]

To be married by the priest in a catholic church we had to promise to raise children catholic. No problem there.