Comments on: Monday 6/11/2018 – Memorial of St. Barnabas, Apostle

By: Abby

Abby — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 01:31:30 +0000

Praise St. Barnaby

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:34:33 +0000

Hi Dan – too young to have seen Dark Shadows, but must admit the second last paragraph cracked me up. Thank you for the reminder to heed God’s calling. I can never be a Paul myself, but I can definitely strive to be a Barnabas who quietly serve the Lord in his little ways.

By: John Ciribassi

John Ciribassi — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:04:23 +0000

Dan,
I laughed out loud as soon as I opened your reflection. I have to admit watching almost all the episodes of Dark Shadows….as an adult!!! My wife got me hooked on them about 15-20 years ago and we had great times sharing them with our kids. Wonderful memories. I also have to admit to thinking of Barnabas Collins when seeing which saint we honored today. Great reflection as always. My wife and I just watched a 2013 film about Paul and Barnabas was featured prominently. Really gave a good understanding of just how important he was to the early church.

By: Akronyi Monday

Akronyi Monday — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:53:26 +0000

Thanks so much Dan.

By: Mike Ruzza

Mike Ruzza — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:39:34 +0000

We must be about same age, and I remember watching Dark Shadows with my older sis in the late 1960s. Barnabas was so pale and sallow looking–yukk!! I seem to recall liking Quentin, the werewolf better. Haha Thanks Dan!!

By: Deacon Paul Friedrich

Deacon Paul Friedrich — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:28:11 +0000

Dan,
Your notes on Barnabas Collins brought back scary memories as I too watched Dark Shadows as a young boy. I really enjoy watching the movie “Peter and Paul”. For me, it truly depicts the struggles of the early church. It also portrays Barnabas as a true mediator. Herbert Lom from Pink Panther fame is great in the role.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:52:56 +0000

Thank you for the history lesson. I found a New Testament map of their travels. Very Cool to see their world. And again I should think our Lord’s prayer all day long..YOUR will be done! Thanks!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:43:44 +0000

Wow! Loved this real reaction that bridges the then with the now in a tangible way