Posted on 04/01/2005 10:22:54 AM PST by Dont Mention the War
Thank you for posting this. I intend to use it Tuesday when I teach Catechism. I try to add extra things to my planned lessons because so many of today's Catholic youth are ignorant of some of the basics of Catholic teachings.
I prepare them for the sacrament of Reconcilliation, and I found out that half of them didn't even know the difference between a mortal and a venial sin. These are 4th graders! They had no idea who the Pope was or his position in the Church, the parts of the mass, or the Real Presence. Our Catholic parents are failing our future generations of Catholics.
I guess that's why God called me to teach.
Of course. Latin isn't limited to any one group, do you think? Is "Thy Will be done" a restricted prayer?
I would like continuing this discussion, but as I'm said earlier on this thread, it would be better suited for a thread dedicated to Terri, this one is for JPII.
I would like continuing this discussion, but as I'm said earlier on this thread, it would be better suited for a thread dedicated to Terri, this one is for JPII.
Is President Bush being kept informed of his condition?
Lord grant me patience. :-)
"The president and Mrs. Bush join people all across the world who are praying for the Holy Father. He's in our thoughts and prayers," McClellan tells reporters.
"The outpouring of love across the world is a testimony to the greatness of the pope. The pope is an inspiration to millions of Americans and people all over the world for his great moral leadership," McClellan says.
See, there are some of us Protestants who appreciate latin as well. :-)
I had three years of it in grades 8-11 in primary school. Hated it then, but found it emensely helpful in biology and horticulture later.
You were a good son no doubt. My dad died March 14th. I regret not seeing him that last weekend of his life. I saw him the weekend before. My six year old son went to visit "Grampy" in more hospital and nursing home stays that I count on many fingers. I am so glad I brought him. Although he was bored and scared of Grampy's missing limbs due to diabetes, he was so sweet and kind the wee morning hours I brought him to see his Grampy for the last time. A gathering of the Clan made me proud. Now, just 18 days after, coupled with a innocent sweet woman's life ended in Florida and an amazing leader of my Catholic faith about to die, I treasure all that is simple and sweet in life.
Good niote all and God bless you all with grace , truth and peace
One of those where they whipped you even if you didn't do something wrong, because you probably will eventually, right?
"I treasure all that is simple and sweet in life."
:) Continue to.....
JP2 was on a feeding tube and called what happened to Terri yesterday a crime, so it isn't that inappropriate to have some limited discussions.
Agreed.
We all die.
Nobody escapes death or dealing with it in a family.
JP2 was a great person. The next Pope has big shoes to fill.
I took two years of classical latin in a Catholic HS. Decades later, my latin teacher whom I feared, ended up being my mother's hospice volunteer. These two old women, one who converted to Catholicism at the age of 76 and a Roman Catholic nun, became good friends.
What if he goes into a persistive vegetative state? Will the cardinals remove his feeding tube? That would be some hugh and series irony.
His body's in the process of giving out...kidney failure, heart failure, which is normally followed with lung problems, his breathing is shallow...and there's the sepsis, too...this isn't going to be a problem. He is walking that border between death and life right now, if he hasn't already crossed over.
What a time to reflect on the "Greats" of the world. How is it that as time goes on, it is the people of the past that bring us such solace in life. I do believe that as the world supposedly progresess, it is the people of the past that bring us such meaningfull memories. I live but a mere 1/4 mile from two great presidents of this country's resting place and I am in awe as to their committment and devotion to our country goes unseen to those so close. I probably am rambling but I feel more than patriotic, I feel inspired by such an awsome symbol of our devotion and love of God this vigil lends to. We love you John Paul II. We love you and we just simply find it so hard to see you go. We know that you will be with the Lord soon and we hope we will be with him one day too BUT it hurts so much. A flood of our own departed loved ones memories is so part of what we feel today. Bless you beloved Pope John Paul II. No one can silence our love and devotion to you today.
He deserves to ascend to a 'better place' but he will be missed.
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