tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.comments2010-11-18T13:13:39.640-08:00Finding PastureAuthor Knownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14231946368075733351noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-33441796798606785912008-05-13T17:49:00.000-07:002008-05-13T17:49:00.000-07:00Thanks for the link. It's my "broken record" topic...Thanks for the link. It's my "broken record" topic....Obi's Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008584395919875602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-76636740891629909392008-05-13T17:47:00.000-07:002008-05-13T17:47:00.000-07:00It's beleaguered and panicked parents vs. the scho...It's beleaguered and panicked parents vs. the schools, the colleges, the media, the music, the courts. I haven't slept through the night since my girl went to college.Obi's Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008584395919875602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-27838937132505256002008-05-12T12:41:00.000-07:002008-05-12T12:41:00.000-07:00Thank you for the link.There's a whole generation ...Thank you for the link.<BR/>There's a whole generation of girls raised on a Sex and the City mentality. We're only seeing the beginning of that trend.Faustahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282125634465210955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-40848391267789840672007-10-30T12:45:00.000-07:002007-10-30T12:45:00.000-07:00Still checking in on you, too. Hope all is well.Still checking in on you, too. Hope all is well.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045801745534184703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-67504869882120995662007-04-24T01:41:00.000-07:002007-04-24T01:41:00.000-07:00And yet the local Catholic parish is not what one ...And yet the <I>local</I> Catholic parish is not what one joins, instead one joins the universal Catholic Church. Yes, individual experiences matter, but they should never prevent a Catholic from fulfilling their obligation to worship once a week (Sunday). <BR/><BR/>After all, there are 168 hours in a week....1 hour out of that really isn't going to kill a person and there is <I>never</I> an ukokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676940507604813998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-38698875541197584622007-03-17T13:39:00.000-07:002007-03-17T13:39:00.000-07:00Hi there - haven't been here for a while (long sto...Hi there - haven't been here for a while (long story) but want to encourage you to keep pressing in for more of God<BR/><BR/>Jer says seek the old ways or paths ...it doesn't mean that new is wrong, but it does mean we can still learn from history.<BR/><BR/>My views on the Eucharist haven't changed - and I'm still longing for true unity - and diversity - within the body of Christ.<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-18145944893947423262007-03-08T23:39:00.000-08:002007-03-08T23:39:00.000-08:00:) terrific answer ...:) terrific answer ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-43391709446462154592007-02-13T04:14:00.000-08:002007-02-13T04:14:00.000-08:00the internet should be high up on the easy escape ...the internet should be high up on the easy escape list, right there with tvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1169480371757959182007-01-22T07:39:00.000-08:002007-01-22T07:39:00.000-08:00Wow, thanks ... No, I haven't read Deus Caritas Es...Wow, thanks ... <BR/><BR/>No, I haven't read Deus Caritas Est properly, but only once through, far too fast, and have dipped into it since.<BR/><BR/>Each time I read any of those kinds of writings from the Popes, I'm struck by their erudition, tightly-reasoned conclusions, and the consistency of their teachings.<BR/><BR/>One cannot characterize Benedict XVI (or John Paul II) as harsh without Author Knownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14231946368075733351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1169464743510600272007-01-22T03:19:00.000-08:002007-01-22T03:19:00.000-08:00this was brilliant.(have you really read all of De...this was brilliant.<BR/><BR/>(have you really read all of Deus Caritas Est? i was thinking about printing it out in its entirety but am uncertain if i have enough ink...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1169464283586420552007-01-22T03:11:00.000-08:002007-01-22T03:11:00.000-08:00well, how sweet are you?and how touching is your n...well, how sweet are you?<BR/><BR/>and how touching is your next post, the picture i have of JPII singing to Jesus. <BR/><BR/>thank you, a noel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1167301283979546772006-12-28T02:21:00.000-08:002006-12-28T02:21:00.000-08:00Good to find uGod blessMaria in the UKwww.inhishan...Good to find u<BR/>God bless<BR/>Maria in the UK<BR/>www.inhishands.co.ukAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1167144275915005682006-12-26T06:44:00.000-08:002006-12-26T06:44:00.000-08:00i am happy to see you, even through a meme :)hopin...i am happy to see you, even through a meme :)<BR/><BR/>hoping your holidays were, and continue to be, blessed. peace in the New Year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1164454711036210432006-11-25T03:38:00.000-08:002006-11-25T03:38:00.000-08:00great blog!great blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1164143028734278592006-11-21T13:03:00.000-08:002006-11-21T13:03:00.000-08:00I'm still here too....thank you for writing about ...I'm still here too....thank you for writing about having to fill the tank on your car and make your bed on purpose. I've often wondered if I was the only one who has to think about doing daily tasks on purpose - things like showering and getting dressed and making the bed.<BR/><BR/>Last night I was about to give up on listening to my inner voice and just do what someone else wanted me to do so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1163451927991264812006-11-13T13:05:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:05:00.000-08:00a. noel, i've wondered about where you have been.i...a. noel, i've wondered about where you have been.<BR/><BR/>i am a flylady drop-out, twice over. her emails were overwhelming, but in retrospect, i maintained focus and my house was cleaner...<BR/><BR/>isn't it funny how other co-dependents find comfort in knowing they are not alone? you are also not alone in this journey and people do care when you do or do not write. we are still here :)~pen~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07822146312033633535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1159997722865242912006-10-04T14:35:00.000-07:002006-10-04T14:35:00.000-07:00I have been thinking some of this same stuff latel...I have been thinking some of this same stuff lately...how hard it is to HEAR HIM when we have so many distractions around us.....You said it well....Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805941956462456865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1159886825152922022006-10-03T07:47:00.000-07:002006-10-03T07:47:00.000-07:00Thanks for your comment, Lorna. I agree with you ...Thanks for your comment, Lorna. I agree with you that the love of God, shown through us, will always overcome all evil! However, I find I have some questions in response to your comment:<BR/><BR/>If a terrorist is defined as a warrior who goes into civilian populations and hides behind innocents, clothed not in recognizable military uniform but in ordinary clothes, and performs acts of brutal Author Knownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14231946368075733351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1159874838759826142006-10-03T04:27:00.000-07:002006-10-03T04:27:00.000-07:00muslims are NOT the only terrorists though, and an...muslims are NOT the only terrorists though, and an awful lot of bad WAS (and maybe IS) done in the name of Christ. It's time we really repented and started forgiving.<BR/><BR/>Muslims do understand violence - it's part of their religion - but the LOVE of God, as extended by us, will undo them time after time after time. <BR/><BR/>Pope Benedict does not YET extude love like the late pope did ... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1158940423514046732006-09-22T08:53:00.000-07:002006-09-22T08:53:00.000-07:00I do think family life is getting more difficult. ...I do think family life is getting more difficult. I have often thought about how matter of fact noise is in our lives. I wonder sometimes if my grandchildren will never know what silence or quiet is.<BR/><BR/>I carry a cell phone because I live in a remote area and having one in case of vehicle trouble is a comfort to my husband. I don't know its number and I rarely have it on. I keep thinkingHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045801745534184703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1155153792423909242006-08-09T13:03:00.000-07:002006-08-09T13:03:00.000-07:00Hmmmm.... Don't know what to say. Except that I ...Hmmmm.... Don't know what to say. Except that I know people have opinions on the habit versus simple dress issue. Hence my original post.<BR/><BR/>For the record, some sisters in my community (mostly older ones) do wear a habit. It is their choice and it is respected by the community.<BR/><BR/>Officially though we wear simple dress and our Peace Cross, the outward symbol of our community.<BR/Susan Rose Francois, CSJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09801188192396918147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1154773340136177372006-08-05T03:22:00.000-07:002006-08-05T03:22:00.000-07:00oh my. your memories are so vivid i felt like i w...oh my. your memories are so vivid i felt like i was there. thank you for sharing them.<BR/><BR/>i too have benefitted greatly by modern medicine. i was just so taken by the claims these old ads made. they were so sure of themselves. so positive they were 'fixing everything' that was wrong.<BR/><BR/>i am glad that my own mental health doesn't lie in those kind of hands and wonder if my own bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236324338161051924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1154761948372916792006-08-05T00:12:00.000-07:002006-08-05T00:12:00.000-07:00They're best ordered over the web, but you can che...They're best ordered over the web, but you can check at speed shops ... or you can go to piloti.com and ask 'em where to find some to try on.Author Knownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14231946368075733351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1153934822789988592006-07-26T10:27:00.000-07:002006-07-26T10:27:00.000-07:00Where did you find them in los angeles?Where did you find them in los angeles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12679119.post-1151345409828392832006-06-26T11:10:00.000-07:002006-06-26T11:10:00.000-07:00hi :)haven't been here for a while and I know I pr...hi :)<BR/><BR/>haven't been here for a while and I know I promised an answer to something ages ago ... but can't remember what it was now<BR/><BR/>My thoughts on this are ... when I was growing up I really thought the nuns at school were on wheels - they wore FLOOR length habits and I don't think it was necessary at all.<BR/><BR/>After Vatican II the habits were phased out - and replaced by Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com