tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.comments2021-10-10T17:39:17.499-07:00Catholic ViewSue Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-84729660224293226992017-10-09T13:38:58.303-07:002017-10-09T13:38:58.303-07:00Great reminder of the instructions which our Sover...Great reminder of the instructions which our Sovereign Lord gave to us, and which we must remember contemplate and follow.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508408775352207633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-71829217024811597112017-04-01T10:56:20.478-07:002017-04-01T10:56:20.478-07:00Sue, at least get the title correct. It is: "...Sue, at least get the title correct. It is: "Dreams From My Father"...N4GIXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949866549707683598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-1129104758051067782016-03-17T16:28:52.533-07:002016-03-17T16:28:52.533-07:00John and Sally give their mission everything they ...John and Sally give their mission everything they have - time, energy, money - to reach our hearts. No miracles experienced, but maybe God lets us suffer a little for the opportunity to do some "purgatory on earth", too. John reminds us to pray and I find that I unconsciously continue to pray for the friends we shared with even since the talk. Bless them, always.KarenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256372839438723784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-42077376039908939522016-03-17T16:26:09.068-07:002016-03-17T16:26:09.068-07:00Bless John and Sally for their unselfish work. Th...Bless John and Sally for their unselfish work. They give it everything they have, their time, their energy, their own money. No miracles here, but I believe that sometimes God lets us do a little "purgatory on earth" and sometimes suffering is for our own good. God sees the big picture for each of us. If only to be reminded to pray and have a close relationship with Jesus, John touches the heart. And I do find myself saying prayers for the people I prayed with and shared with during the service, not even consciously. You know the good by the fruit and John and Sally bear very good fruit.KarenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256372839438723784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-36312174608682881042015-09-19T14:01:29.894-07:002015-09-19T14:01:29.894-07:00Excellent and thoughtful. We should also remember...Excellent and thoughtful. We should also remember that "assisted suicide is spelled m-u-r-d-e-r. Suicide is "self killing' We do not need a "helping hand." The foolishness and evil of this age continues to grow and grow. Where will we find ourselves when these weeds stop growing?<br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508408775352207633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-80742381703944353492014-12-01T15:25:39.153-08:002014-12-01T15:25:39.153-08:00I have never euthanized an animal....I have never euthanized an animal....ThatOneWriterMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674250795462702891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-58186047043661543872014-12-01T11:01:22.927-08:002014-12-01T11:01:22.927-08:00Got a couple of more comments assuring me that alt...Got a couple of more comments assuring me that although there is nothing in the catechism and it makes sense that ONLY HUMANS have immortal souls, they "know" their animals will be in Heaven with them. <b>How much of this "outcry" is </b>, I wonder, because they have euthanized animals dismissing the issues with it by saying <i>"oh but I'm sending them to "heaven" </i> and how much of this outcry is, I wonder, because some folks <b>like animals </b> (who don't have free will and can't talk back) better than humans and the thought of heaven with "only" humans is horrendous to them? Well, to those folks, I suggest you get to like people better so that if and when you go to heaven you will enjoy it there! (smile)Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-76010301132364375172014-11-30T21:06:44.898-08:002014-11-30T21:06:44.898-08:00Hello, I am Catholic and I must disagree. Almost e...Hello, I am Catholic and I must disagree. Almost every article I've read against animals being in Heaven cites that ONE scholarly article (frankly, I've almost memorized it from hearing it quoted so much). I would really enjoy it if you used a different article and someone else's opinion for this. The Church does not definitively say either way, so I believe that while we can have opinions either way, there is no way to be sure and therefore the correct response to "Do animals go to Heaven?" is quite simply "We don't know."ThatOneWriterMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674250795462702891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-7317955621578160122014-11-02T11:02:50.916-08:002014-11-02T11:02:50.916-08:00"Bono Maly" aka Peter wrote to me again ..."Bono Maly" aka Peter wrote to me again (the non Catholic who had written me previously) declaring that even though he's not Catholic - he wanted to tell Catholics that yes, their animals would be in Heaven and he gave a couple of Catholic opinions. One of them was from <b>Fr John Harden, SJ</b> (whose causes are being considered for beatification). Fr Hardon opined that <i>"If you need your animals to be happy in Heaven, they will be there." </i> This is basically what another priest said also. The third opinion was quite vague. Bottom line was to not upset those folks who like animals (especially those who like animals better than people). They might have figured this wasn't worth upsetting people about but really, Catholic beliefs suggest that we won't need animals in Heaven to make us happy as we will be taken up in the Glory of God. And keeping in mind that animals may not have immortal souls and thus this life might be all they have, would actually, I feel, inspire us to be nicer to animals and make this life as nice as we can for them and NOT do things like euthanize them when they become inconvenient etc. Just a thought. Thanks for reading my blog and for the feedback.Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-42340689230359746712014-10-31T15:47:57.045-07:002014-10-31T15:47:57.045-07:00We had a comment from an anonymous NON Catholic de...We had a comment from an anonymous NON Catholic declaring the answers from Catholic experts here to be incorrect based on this NON Catholic individual's opinion. Needless to say, I did not see the relevance of this opinion.. :)Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-81574451395827837442014-08-20T13:43:53.886-07:002014-08-20T13:43:53.886-07:00Thanks for comments - to explain I am using the wo...Thanks for comments - to explain I am using the word "Agnostic" in a bit different manner and I should have explained it better (my definition). I feel there are Christian agnostics (not sure if God exists but thinks God might exist) and atheist agnostics (not sure if God exists but thinks perhaps God does not exist). The cadre of believers is actually a very small group - those who are sure God exists. Not sure I'm explaining this right even now - anyway, your points are well taken... in our current nomenclature, Pastor Boyd would be considered a believer.Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-8841715224009853502014-08-12T14:31:24.931-07:002014-08-12T14:31:24.931-07:00I'm late to the party, but do a little researc...I'm late to the party, but do a little research. Greg Boyd is not an agnostic. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057663380337961947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-29055139235857522982014-07-20T16:54:14.072-07:002014-07-20T16:54:14.072-07:00Someone who calls him/herself "French History...Someone who calls him/herself "French History" commented like a sentence from this already proven false story about there being evidence but although he or she claims a PhD in what looks like literature, s/he did not provide any cites or webpages to prove his/her allegations...sir or Ms, your word or supposition is not enough...and as the possessor of a PhD you should know that undocumented claims are worthless especially about a story proven false by reliable sources. IF you can provide documentation for your claims from a reliable source, I would be glad to research this further. But as it stands now, yours is merely, an unsupported claim.Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-29931032589123796152014-05-21T04:48:34.846-07:002014-05-21T04:48:34.846-07:00Thanks Rebecca, Glad to meet you - hope my answer ...Thanks Rebecca, Glad to meet you - hope my answer clarified!Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-49093535287771853532014-05-20T09:01:05.199-07:002014-05-20T09:01:05.199-07:00Sorry about appearing anonymous. The computer jam...Sorry about appearing anonymous. The computer jammed as I was trying to sign the post. The name is Rebecca.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-52397633070422511592014-05-19T12:38:30.844-07:002014-05-19T12:38:30.844-07:00Anonymous (you obviously just hit the keyboard for...Anonymous (you obviously just hit the keyboard for random keys for your "name" - too bad you cannot stand behind your message) - asks why I didn't slam "The Little Couple" show. First of all, FYI, they ARE Catholics (seen by the Grace they say and make the sign of the cross) but second of all, they seem about one of the realist groups ON TLC. I watch that show weekly and love it! I wasn't slamming the other shows just for the fun of it - I really feel they are, attacking Christian values in a sort of sneaky manner which people may not pick up. Not to say, don't watch these shows - heck, I watch them myself obviously but to watch them aware of the attacks on Christian values. FYI, "The Little Couple" is one of my favorite shows and I have nothing but respect for both Dr Jen and Bill and their kids are adorable!Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-8841827482121242572014-05-19T12:10:22.523-07:002014-05-19T12:10:22.523-07:00Television has been pushing the envelope for years...Television has been pushing the envelope for years, spurred on by the greater entertainment industry's ideals and standards. Each year, they try to push it further and further and with the FCC more or less being a shadow of what it once was, I don't see this trend reversing, unfortunately.Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666288243388939630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-74691842675605456582014-05-19T09:15:10.317-07:002014-05-19T09:15:10.317-07:00Why didn't you slam "The Little Couple&qu...Why didn't you slam "The Little Couple" too? Clearly you could have found something un-Catholic against a vertically challenged couple (dwarf and midget) marrying, going to different parts of the world to find and adopt similarly challenged kids, coming back to America, and leading normal, professional lives and, in the process, teaching people that we are all equal.<br /><br />I think you missed the point about those other shows. Those shows are statements about what actually happens; they are not statements about how it is supposed to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-26653376972555836072013-02-11T12:07:58.244-08:002013-02-11T12:07:58.244-08:00Yoga exercises are very good for the body...natura...Yoga exercises are very good for the body...naturally I don't embrace the religious part of it but to discard the exercises is not only ignorant... But questionable as a Christian as God wishes us to take care of our bodies. They are not really ours to destroy...dissing yoga is typical for Americans who generally don't like to move their bodies in exercise. Hmmmm.... But I cover this in the blog. Please don't even BOTHER posting anti Catholic remarks... If you don't like my church, move on but have some respect for the beliefs of others -- though most folks who diss the Catholic Church are ex-Catholics who suspect in the deep recesses of their hearts that it IS the true church. I sympathesize with you but work out your problems elsewhere than here on my blog. Thank you. SJSue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-71234518808023700762012-09-04T21:17:51.260-07:002012-09-04T21:17:51.260-07:00Thanks for your post on Father Byles! I found it v...Thanks for your post on Father Byles! I found it very informative. A young lady recently wrote a book about Fr. Byles called "A Titanic Hero: Thomas Byles." It's for sale on Amazon for $12.99. (http://www.amazon.com/A-Titanic-Hero-Thomas-Byles/dp/1478268980/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346818605&sr=8-1&keywords=a+titanic+hero+thomas+byles)<br />It seems like something you might be interested in!Cadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386065501956766629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-45825148074643934632012-08-05T06:32:25.805-07:002012-08-05T06:32:25.805-07:00Yes it is. If a person uses transcendental meditat...Yes it is. If a person uses transcendental meditation (an integral part of Yoga) to alter the brain waves and brain chemistry then that person is opening the door to unknown influences. Using transcendental meditation to propagate ideas such as the out of body experience and reincarnation are part of the fantasy world of Yoga. That’s the sin of pride, turning away from reality for a fantasy world.MattD123https://www.blogger.com/profile/12362121035218516793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-79492931547398295182012-08-05T06:31:19.361-07:002012-08-05T06:31:19.361-07:00If a person uses transcendental meditation (an int...If a person uses transcendental meditation (an integral part of Yoga) to alter the brain waves and brain chemistry then that person is opening the door to unknown influences. Using transcendental meditation to propagate ideas such as the out of body experience and reincarnation are part of the fantasy world of Yoga. That’s the sin of pride, turning away from reality for a fantasy world.MattD123https://www.blogger.com/profile/12362121035218516793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-70670544411579053352012-04-15T22:16:19.012-07:002012-04-15T22:16:19.012-07:00The story of Father Thomas Byles inspired a young,...The story of Father Thomas Byles inspired a young, Catholic, brother and sister team to create Titanic Heroes. Cady (14) and Benjamin (12) Crosby researched the story of Father Byles and wrote a book about him and his heroism on Titanic. They are dedicated to telling his story at http://www.TitanicHeroes.com.<br /> Cady and Benjamin donated a wreath to Father Byles for the Coast Guard’s annual memorial drop over the site of the sinking http://www.bostonherald.com/galleries/?gallery_id=6430Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05462950811177199640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-67453806044054556422012-04-15T22:15:56.528-07:002012-04-15T22:15:56.528-07:00The story of Father Thomas Byles inspired a young,...The story of Father Thomas Byles inspired a young, Catholic, brother and sister team to create Titanic Heroes. Cady (14) and Benjamin (12) Crosby researched the story of Father Byles and wrote a book about him and his heroism on Titanic. They are dedicated to telling his story at http://www.TitanicHeroes.com.<br /> Cadyand Benjamin donated a wreath to Father Byles for the Coast Guard’s annual memorial drop over the site of the sinking http://www.bostonherald.com/galleries/?gallery_id=6430Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05462950811177199640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706792856905073411.post-13972063401714032222012-04-04T11:54:52.255-07:002012-04-04T11:54:52.255-07:00Another comment claimed only 3% of Planned Parenth...Another comment claimed only 3% of Planned Parenthood income is from abortion, quoting ---- Planned Parenthood. Uh, did you consider they might be lying? He also said teen pregnancies were down...well yes, they're all getting abortions and "cooked books" don't count abortions as a pregnancy...remember abortion doesn't make a person UN-pregnant- it merely makes a person the parent of a dead child! Lies like this and gullible humans who stick their heads in the sand (like Pilate washing his hands of the guilt of killing Jesus?) are part of the reason we are still plagued with the holocaust of dead babies while Abortion providers are going to the bank. " All that is necessary for evil to prevail is for good men to keep silent."Sue Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733810024107526074noreply@blogger.com