Comments on: Saturday November 2, 2019: The Dead Shall Be Raised

By: John J Ciribassi

John J Ciribassi — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 13:44:42 +0000

PK and A. I am sorry that my point on bullying was misunderstood. First, my comments on my discussion with my class was not meant as a description of confirmation curriculum. Just an insight to a conversation. Of course bullies should not cause the emotional, and sometimes physical damage to classmates. Children, parents and schools should help where they can. But the reality is that often students, in spite of everyone’s best intentions, end up having to face these issues on their own. And inner emotional strength that can come from Jesus’ example on the way to the cross can offer that same strength to us all.

By: A

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 18:28:43 +0000

I agree with pk. Your advice to kids being bullied is “bear your cross”?!?!?! As in, put up with it?!?!? NO!!!! Call out your bullies for who they are, get your parents/guardians involved, get your school involved, so that they can get the perpetrators’ parents/guardians involved, and DO NOT PUT UP WITH IT!!!!

If this is the kind of message that is being spread in confirmation classes, I better make sure I’m present for when my kids go through theirs. I don’t want kids thinking that by putting up with bullying, they are imitating Jesus in silent suffering.

Oh, and about your elderly years: start saving for a good nursing home now, get yourself on a waiting list for the homes that you would like to get into, and don’t burden your children with your care.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 14:28:20 +0000

Hey John,

The Walking Dead, I never watched an episode. But since today’s subject is about death and as we remember those that have gone before us, I tend to do it with sad heart.

Which reminds me of W. B. Yeats’ epitaph:

Cast a cold eye on life, on death, horseman, pass by!

Somehow I think that sums up The Walking Dead.

Mark

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:19:22 +0000

Yes, many avoid talking about death.
Everybody want to go to heaven but no one wants to die to get there.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 12:40:38 +0000

Thank You John for this reflection. I am one of those who has always thought, “Yuck how can anyone watch the Walking Dead”? My husband is a huge fan and although he’s tried to make me realize why he watches the show, I now understand more clearly. My husband is retired and mine is right around the corner, may we all be blessed in our retirement years!

By: pk

pk — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 10:38:42 +0000

Hi John, An interesting perspective of “The walking dead”. I have listened to commentaries that these shows are casual ways of the demonic being accepted into our post christian society, but that is for another Catholic Moment discussion for the future. My concern is what you wrote about being bullied,that it is “carrying their cross”. Children do have an option, get help, do not put up with it, they can change. This is a very serious issue in our society today.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 10:17:35 +0000

Thank you John for a dose of reality about death, crosses and how to deal with the challenges of life. Many blessings and good years for you and your family. Peace

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 03:38:32 +0000

Hi John , good to read from you. We pray that you continue to have good health in many years ahead.