Comments on: Saturday 8/25/18 Practicing what you preach

By: A

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 23:49:07 +0000

I forgot to add that maybe that’s my answer to my question of “what to do?”

Call people out on their behaviour. Point out how their attitude is not helping bring about the kingdom of God here on Earth.

But we’re all just so polite, aren’t we? And how do we say that in a loving way?

By: A

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 23:46:16 +0000

Everyone is saying we shoyld “do something,” and I agree. But the diffucult question is: “do what?”

Personally, I’m not going to get involved in church ministry, because I have found that that ruins the magic of Mass for me. I’ve seen how some of the volunteers of different ministries treat each other, being snippy and with each other… no, thank you. Now it gets me thinking “who knows whether or not they’re covering something up?”

That was in another parish I attended, and in the one I attend now. I sae how arrogantly our young priest treated an altar server, with a haughty “Chloe, I need you” order, which could have been spoken differently, and he definitely should have used a “please” in there. No surprise that she stopped serving shortly after that.

Another example: the leader of our parish’s Saint Vincent de Paul Society complained to me that some people that the Society helps out call them for assistance every 2 months to the day (they are supposed to wait that long before calling again), and he seemed annoyed by it. We live in an economically depressed area. What does he expect? Perhaps jobs will magically become available?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 19:16:46 +0000

Great Reflection, Thnk you Julie (May the Holy Spirit Keep speaking through you). We Must remember we don’t follow Man we follow the “Son Of Man” Jesus Christ our Lord. This whole Subject that is going on right now is heavy But this is when we Put Our faith in God and only God, Listen to His Word and that inner voice of his, Holy Spirit with in Us. Follow His Commandments the very best we can, and Ask for strength where we fall short. We must remember to Forgive not 7 times but 77 times and again and again… Learn to love one another as he has commanded us to do, Not only when everything is, pink flowers and Daisies. I’ll open up a bit, I’ve was Molested as a Child (to where yes I usto blame My self) and ask where was God at those time Different times and Different people ( No need for details)… I am Gay (Live with my Partner of 21+ Years), and no I don’t Blame any one. Ive learned to Forgive and put my life on God’s hands, Not my Hands ir Not on Any Early Human hands as That Doesn’t change anything, Only God Can Heal and make things better. Things Happen, But they always heal in God’s Time, not ours. The awnser is loud and Clear. What I am Trying to say, not because Someone is “Gay” that doesn’t make them or me anyless, God Worthy than Someone who Is Staright or Hederosexual. I love My Neighbor, I love and Forgive anyone who has hurt me physically or pshycologically and I ask God to Forgive me, for everything I do that offends him, as He knows my Heart and Actions better that anyone, and he knows what I will do before I do it. So All that is happening in the world or within GODS Church, a Church we are All able to be apart of because of the Sacrifice he did For us. We have to remember, to alwaysPut it in God’s hands not our ouwn and everything will pass. We have to keep Our own Relationship strong with Him and worship Him. God Our Savior Jesus Christ.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 16:40:41 +0000

My husband and I are in our late 70s and often talk about how “innocent” our childhood was compared to today. Now we find out that during that very period, children were being abused within the church. Did this happen because we were so innocent, so trusting? Would our parents have believed us if we “told”? The priests, after all, were respected and trusted within the community. My heart goes out to the victims and to the many good priests who have been tarnished by this scandal. God have mercy on us all.

By: Christine Wheeler

Christine Wheeler — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:38:05 +0000

Yesterday I read a commentary about Nathaniel and wondered if a man or woman like him exists today. The scandals in the church have once again been rocked by them. While this is the worst type of atrocity, no one takes into account other types of abuse that happens in the church. Hypocrisy in which even laypersons engage in, cover up or turn a blind eye. Where are the Nathaniels of our day?

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 13:15:53 +0000

Julie,
Thank you for your post today. You made me laugh, though it is a seriously messed up situation. “ What the heck? I thought to myself. Aren’t the gospels supposed to be a handbook of sorts on how to live and work as Christians? Didn’t these folks bother reading the employee manual?” I agree that though my thoughts about the church go from very negative to lukewarm at best, I know that I am a walking symbol of the church, and so I have to continue to reflect the light of Christ. I pray for healing in our church, our country and world.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:28:54 +0000

As a Catholic I feel hurt. But as Mr Rogers said what can I do with that hurt or “mad”. We all could do a little better to make this world a better place. Lets get started today and pray Pope Francis leads us to healing, forgiveness and compassion for all that are in need. God Bless Julie and thank you for you touching words.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:46:14 +0000

WE all have to do our part to make it better, regardless of how small our part is, let them see CHRIST.