Comments on: Thursday 24th December 2020 — with great responsibility comes greater power!!

By: Dale V

Dale V — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:58:10 +0000

Two years ago on Holy Thursday our parish priest had a heart attack in the middle of the celebrations and died later that evening after receiving last rites. On one of the Sunday’s in the interim before a new pastor was able to take over the Arch Bishop of our diocese was filling in. During his homily he confessed to us something that really stuck out to me which just went to show his humanity as well. His residency is in the downtown of our city which is also close to our seat of government as well as much of our tourism,the mission and many of our soup kitchens and homeless shelters along with all of their patrons. As a result he often walks through the area but admitted rather guilty that he from time to time crossed to the other side of the street to avoid engaging with the panhandlers himself. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 03:12:05 +0000

I really liked your very human reflection today. I had a rough day and kept feeling like I was messing up, so I appreciated your reflection and I will pray also to let Jesus in my heart tomorrow.

By: Seamus

Seamus — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 18:27:21 +0000

Very good Analise. It reminds me of “To err is human, to forgive divine”.
Faith keeps the person that keeps the faith.
Happy Christmas Analise to you and your family. May your faith go with you.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:54:48 +0000

Thank you Analise.I love that you speak so openly about your struggles and failings as a human being.I think we can all relate to knowing what we need to do to lead a faith filled life,but so often falling short.
I remember once hearing a few words of wisdom,that the desire to please God is pleasing to God.It’s a good place to start.
May you and your family have a blessed and peaceful Christmas.

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:15:14 +0000

Merry Christmas! Thank you for your inspiration and candid words of how we are so human. If it wasn’t for my faith I don’t know how I would get through the daily struggles of life! God Bless…❣️

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:59:25 +0000

Thanks Doc, I feel you writing skills surpass those of your mentor.
I love your humility, I feel its a great part of being a good writer.
Loved your ending:
“Help me to fight all the fear and anxiety of a new year and focus on being a child full of faith and confidence like before.”
God bless you and all your family and to all the writers and readers here at ACM.

By: Antoinette Perkins Guy

Antoinette Perkins Guy — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:50:01 +0000

Thank you for the beautiful example of humility and faithfulness! Merry Christmas to All!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:54:29 +0000

Thank you Analise for a beautiful message. Merry Christmas to you and all of the wonderful people at the Catholic Moment.