tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.comments2009-03-12T07:18:52.837-07:00Leelee's LifeAsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15538294608547589160noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-66640725132914284802009-03-12T07:18:00.000-07:002009-03-12T07:18:00.000-07:00Quite true, I would also like to point its not onl...Quite true, I would also like to point its not only the Eucharist but the whole effect the Eucharist has had on the Catholic theology, culture, and mindset down through the centuries.EZNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04704045027608518652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-69565004277291325792009-03-01T14:23:00.000-08:002009-03-01T14:23:00.000-08:00Lisa, you are my favorite anachronism, living this...Lisa, you are my favorite anachronism, living this one part of your life (the French Catholic part) like it's 1950.<BR/> Let's rethink this lent thing. If it's a sort of recession for the soul, who gets bailed out and who has to declare bankruptcy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-71723255745797656282009-02-28T10:38:00.000-08:002009-02-28T10:38:00.000-08:00So what is at the cornerstone of being a Catholic....So what is at the cornerstone of being a Catholic...<BR/><BR/>All I can offer are my own thoughts, I'm not sure if they exactly follow the straight-and-narrow of doctrine, but its what I believe, and so here it is...<BR/><BR/>To me its the example of Jesus's dying on the cross, knowing that an omnipotent and omniscient deity loved his children enough to let himself be killed by them in order to save them is the ultimate example of love through self-sacrifice and humility. It is those virtues I strive to live up to, to love others and to think of them before thinking of myself. My faith in Catholicism has given me insights into these concepts in a way no other has. In believing this, I see how He takes an active role in our lives to guide us and if you look closely you can see His hand in everything.<BR/><BR/>Because of this Catholicism speaks to me in such a way that it has given me awareness of, however faintly, the existence of the divine will from which flows all of creation. In perceiving this I see the world as beautiful and wondrous in a way that ordinary language finds difficult to express. In reading the words of the many saints, mystics, and ordinary people the Church has produced over the 2,000 years of its existence it appears I'm not alone in this.<BR/><BR/>There are other religions and belief systems in the world, and I will continue to enjoy studying them and admiring them for the lessons and perspectives they provide. But due to the reasons above I feel that Catholicism is the way for me. Jesus's sacrifice proves that Divinity is love, and since Divinity is the heart of creation, it is then logical to believe that love is also the heart of creation and that He wants us to share in that.<BR/><BR/>Its a question that deserves a lot of thought, a lot more than the few words I've typed here, so we should be glad Lent is forty days long, to have enough time to dig a little deeper into this question and find more answers. In fact, just as I finish typing this other chains of thought related to the subject have come to mind, but for now I'll just wait to hear what you have to say next.EZNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04704045027608518652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-20514885830872403172008-10-04T09:29:00.000-07:002008-10-04T09:29:00.000-07:00A concise and well written entry! I think Palin m...A concise and well written entry! I think Palin managed to get through the debate without making any major mistakes that would have harmed McCain's campaign, on some questions though she was out of her depth and it showed. I think choosing Palin to be his running mate was a calculated and necessary risk by McCain to try to attract women voters and put some distance between him and the currently very unpopular Republican leadership by cementing his image as a reformer and an outsider. Choosing someone young and passionate like Palin will also steal some of Obama's thunder. Anyways, I bet Palin is glad to get that over with!Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454933328139453077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-87520340115467060472008-09-15T21:11:00.000-07:002008-09-15T21:11:00.000-07:00You did awesome, like you always do :)! Are you g...You did awesome, like you always do :)! Are you going to try to another marathon before it starts snowing? Liked the photos!Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454933328139453077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-55260861651930228422008-09-15T11:58:00.000-07:002008-09-15T11:58:00.000-07:00I am sooo very proud of you! You must feel fantast...I am sooo very proud of you! You must feel fantastic (as well as look fantastic) to complete such a big "adventure"<BR/><BR/>Love Ya, CorrieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-1671023743838209952008-09-09T08:20:00.000-07:002008-09-09T08:20:00.000-07:00Brian, Hey there.. thanks for the tip!!! I do love...Brian, <BR/><BR/>Hey there.. thanks for the tip!!! I do love the 3-D arials.. <BR/><BR/>Hey, do you know Jason H. over there? Tell him I said hello!Asterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538294608547589160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-72783175905658136112008-09-09T07:32:00.000-07:002008-09-09T07:32:00.000-07:00Hi Leelee,Just thought you'd like to know that ver...Hi Leelee,<BR/>Just thought you'd like to know that very soon DeLorme will be introducing our new MapLibrary subscription service. Unlimited map downloads for $29.95 a year. You might wanna save your $35!<BR/>http://blog.delorme.com/<BR/><BR/>-Brian<BR/>-Team DeLormeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-81972453847257721922008-08-13T09:07:00.000-07:002008-08-13T09:07:00.000-07:00*L* That poor Australian guy, it was definitely NO...*L* That poor Australian guy, it was definitely NOT his day, first a funeral for his friend, then getting his picture taken while passed out...Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454933328139453077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-24172466559711894272008-07-16T10:45:00.000-07:002008-07-16T10:45:00.000-07:00Nice photos! I'm glad you had such a awesome time...Nice photos! I'm glad you had such a awesome time down there, the summer is still young, so you'll probably get to do it again!Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454933328139453077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-654507973923537785.post-11809363293536688742008-06-04T08:41:00.000-07:002008-06-04T08:41:00.000-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454933328139453077noreply@blogger.com