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This blog will be used for various reasons... to talk about myself (woot

), to allow myself a space to write out my thoughts on books or studies, or just place some pieces of hope for myself and others who come across this place.

Comments, suggestions, and thoughts are greatly appreciated too.

Listening to God

Posted 11th October 2009 at 03:23 PM by AngelicRose

I'm currently reading a collection of books by Joyce Meyer on depression, stress, fear, insecurity-- all of those negative emotions that seem to tackle us and prevent us from having positive, uplifting, and rewarding lives. A passage came up in a section titled "The Promptings of the Spirit" that spoke to me. The verses are 1 Kings 19:11-12 (NAB):

Then the LORD said, "Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by." A strong and heavy

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Chapter 2-- Jesus & the Sacramental Principle

Posted 3rd October 2009 at 10:04 PM by AngelicRose
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What are your first memories of Jesus Christ? What symbols, stories, and songs have been important to your religious and spiritual development?

The first memories of my spiritual life come from visiting Russian Orthodox churches for funerals (I only went to one Catholic funeral growing up) or Saint feast days. I was presented with the beautiful surroundings of icons and candles, incense and peaceful quiet that was heavy with holiness. These churches first presented to me the notion that God was not...

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Chapter 1-- The Sacramental Principle

Posted 23rd August 2009 at 12:18 PM by AngelicRose

Questions for Discussion and Reflection after Chapter 1:

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1. Had you ever considered the "Catholic way of seeing God and creation" in terms of sacramental principle? Has reading this chapter caused you to see Catholicism in a new way? If so, how?

In the reading, it was discussed that the sacramental principle was God being present to the whole world-- showing His whole Self in and through creation. So when I observe creation (which includes "people, things, and...

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The Privilege of Being Catholic by Father Oscar Lukefahr, C.M.

Posted 23rd August 2009 at 11:37 AM by AngelicRose
Updated 23rd August 2009 at 11:46 AM by AngelicRose

I'm beginning a study of this book in hopes of becoming a stronger Catholic Christian. I received the book through an online Catholic study site, located at this site: Catholic Home Study Service

Since the book includes some questions at the end of the chapter, I need a place where I can write down my thoughts and so I have decided to use my account blog here at CF.

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