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I believe that the differences between "liberal" and "conservative" Catholocism are closer than most realize. I find myself to be on the liberal side of "some" issues, but conservative in others.. Some conservatives are quick to condemn, using passages of scripture and the cathechism to...

Personally, I think the man is a bafoon and the set and show are cheap and low budget.. he tries to "make waves" and cause controversy.. I don't believe that Catholocism needs him or his theatrics at this time.. Most Cathoiics I speak to who have seen him think he's a joke, and I tend to agree...

I personally believe there are so many athiests and agnostics because there are at least an equal amount of self righteous, so called "religious" prigs - who are quick to condemn, turn away, throw away - and who lift themselves up as higher than everyone else in their religiousity, simply...

I believe you will be where the Holy Spirit leads you.. Contrary to what some may think, I believe that my Roman Catholic faith can handle my questions on the role of women in our Church, Eucharist as being "food for the journey" rather than a reward for a job well done, and the belief that...

So you have become the arbitur of WHO is a faithful Catholic??? Who ARE you??? I have read the book in question, and yes, I've read SEVERAL Chittister books as well (even have a few that are signed) - they're very good, scriptural, liturgical, and thought provoking. You're implying that these...

Ahhhhhh - we're doing the Superbowl mentality again... "The Vatican cracked down on the old girls, and we WIN!! TOUCHDOWN!" - insert appropriate belly slap... These "rogue dissidents" haven't been "running amok", they've been feeding the hungry, sitting with dying aids patients, caring...

I see your point, and without proper spiritual guidance a soul could crumble under the weight of the "wolves in sheeps clothing".. I am blessed to be in a Deacon program with my husband that requires us by approval of our Bishop to be in "intense" spiritual guidance - My Spiritual Director has...

It's craft beer month in San Diego????? What more is there to debate?? How did I MISS this????? Yes, there IS plenty of room within the Sacred Heart of Our Lord, room for those who do not think or live as we might, room for those who are in prison, who have been marginalized, addicts...

Should Business be required to accept gay customers? Yes... Discrimination is discrimination, simple as that. I don't care what color a person is, what sex a person is, what their sexual preference is - if this is the question, "Should Business be required to accept gay customers?" I must...

No one should EVER "shut up and do what they're told" - but I don't think that is the issue.. I've seen Catholic grade school tuition as high as $5000 in the United States - schools that will surely be closed within a few years because people are just refusing to pay college tuition for...

hahahaha! I was much older than 15, but I love getting out! Even when no one wants to play with me either! I found a lovely, old, nine hole course close to home that is pretty empty throughout the day. Most of their business comes from after-work leagues, or folks who want to play nine...

Is burning at the stake still an option?? Or have we gone even further back to stoning?? Thank you, once again, Fantine - for your clear insight, your down to earth thought, and your prayer of openness and understanding.. I prefer not to be told what to think, when to think it, how to...

I love that my Catholic faith challenges me, gives me reason for debate, questions, and answers to meditate on - as my spiritual director says, "to chew on".. There are too many who demand that I believe as they do, pray as they do, interpret scripture as they do, yadda, yadda... And they're...

(((waving))) from the US! God save the Queen!! Such a lovely celebration! I am celebrating with you!!

I pray for our Pope and our Church with every daily rosary.... Holy Mother, Queen of the Church, pray for your Son, Benedict and for those in his care...

You are ALL in my prayers...

Very much so! Although not commonly done, we are all asked to give our blessings when blessings are asked. We've done it on few occasions at our parish - and it is a glorious thing to see (especially from the choir loft) and experience! My husband is a deacon candidate in our diocese and our...

I often refer to what "the Catholic Church teaches" to substantiate the point I am trying to make in whatever the conversation is. The Catholic Church "IS" my faith, and the fact that I have tradition, magisterium and scripture to back up what I believe - is a good thing. I believe that is the...

You are truly in my prayers, and I understand what you're going through.. Be strong, and know that the mercy of God embraces you... (((huggggsssss))))

Our family began when I was age 25, and my life has never been fuller, more wonderful and more blessed than it has been in the years AFTER my twenty fifth birthday! I have two sons, one in the military, one out of of the military, married with a son of his own - my life is full, blessed and...