tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post3204360961604809694..comments2024-03-21T04:02:46.799-07:00Comments on Little Catholic Bubble: Reflections on the past dayLeila@LittleCatholicBubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-38779988954379784942013-02-13T18:22:12.215-07:002013-02-13T18:22:12.215-07:00AJL, this blog is not the place for you to adverti...AJL, this blog is not the place for you to advertise your blog. If you want to do that, please stick to facebook or email, thanks! If people want to find your blog, they can click on your profile and go from there. (And, you have already put many links to your blogs posts here on the Bubble already. I don't mind links with commentary once or twice if something is relevant to the discussion, but that's not this.)<br /><br />And, just for the record, Marciel actually went <i>against</i> Church teaching, which actually makes the case for <i>following</i> Church teaching. <br /><br />If one considers "extreme" virtuousness a bad thing, then, since that is what Catholicism teaches, then one would not like the Church, it's true.<br /><br />And last thought: Christianity is not a philosophy, such as Buddhism, etc. Christianity is a Person. Every part of it is about an encounter with the Person of Christ, truly died and truly risen.<br /><br /><br /><br />Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-62348518430305361592013-02-13T10:07:45.414-07:002013-02-13T10:07:45.414-07:00Extreme philosophies
http://catholicismontheroc...Extreme philosophies<br /><br /><br /><br />http://catholicismontherocks.blogspot.com/2013/02/extreme-philosophies.htmlajlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414625377277726151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-90053570614320187992013-02-12T22:29:57.465-07:002013-02-12T22:29:57.465-07:00I'm cutting way back on blogging for Lent, sta...I'm cutting way back on blogging for Lent, starting now, so I will leave you with this really delightful story from a recent convert, about what it means to be a sheep:<br /><br />http://theramblingsofacrazyface.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/god-and-sheep/<br /><br />Blessings for a fruitful Lent!Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-44287999639260767162013-02-12T20:13:18.491-07:002013-02-12T20:13:18.491-07:00I don't think it's funny for Batman to sla...I don't think it's funny for Batman to slap Robin even if it's a cartoon.<br /><br />I am not freaked out by this change in popes. I am not scared, I'm not worried, and I'm not expecting the Church to change its doctrines.<br /><br />Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-51115334921666334592013-02-12T19:21:41.068-07:002013-02-12T19:21:41.068-07:00JoAnna, rofl here. Patron of slapping stupid peopl...JoAnna, rofl here. Patron of slapping stupid people upside the head. Love it! Leila, nice to see I'm not the only one frustrated with reporters' lack of basic understanding of how the Church works. This would be excusable, if only they weren't trying to report on it!Cassi Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665015720293096093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-17028772843591568202013-02-12T18:20:29.583-07:002013-02-12T18:20:29.583-07:00fRED, not sure if you're still lurking, but I ...fRED, not sure if you're still lurking, but I wanted to correct an error on your part. The meme is a cartoon of Batman slapping Robin, his loyal sidekick, not a villain. <br /><br />St. Nicholas, <a href="http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/bishop-nicholas-loses-his-cool/" rel="nofollow">patron of slapping stupid people upside the head</a>, pray for us.JoAnna Wahlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09942928659520676271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-51474972932964541252013-02-12T16:42:55.149-07:002013-02-12T16:42:55.149-07:00citizensunited, while there was no chance that the...citizensunited, while there was no chance that the shareholders would have replaced Benedict, there certainly is great humility in giving up any earthly power. Although in the economy of eternity, there might be something else at play. I thought this reflection by the Anchoress was quite beautiful. It is important that folks read the whole thing to understand her bigger ponderings:<br /><br />http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theanchoress/2013/02/12/prayer-and-penance-did-twitter-hasten-benedicts-retirement/Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-37837292044705890312013-02-12T16:34:23.297-07:002013-02-12T16:34:23.297-07:00Michael, we can always count on good ol' Mike ...Michael, we can always count on good ol' Mike Clancy to obfuscate and spin. At least he interviewed my friend Erik Twist, at the end. I guess that's something…. Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-53960096620440698862013-02-12T16:34:02.757-07:002013-02-12T16:34:02.757-07:00I think the Pope is just taking a more business/CE...I think the Pope is just taking a more business/CEO-like approach to running the church than ever before. For CEOs the rule has always been if you can't fulfill your obligations then step down so someone else who can fulfill those obligations can lead the corporation, It's an important decision that can mean do or die to a business. if you don't step down the shareholders will replace you. I must admit though, that it must take infinite more humility to resign from a position of power like Pope than it does for a CEO to leave his company. Another difference is CEOs will often hop ship to run other businesses and obviously that is not going to happen here. Hopefully though, the shareholders will regain confidence shortly after a new Pope is elected, and the stock value of Catholicism will go up accordingly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-78426905755087469182013-02-12T16:27:16.048-07:002013-02-12T16:27:16.048-07:00fRED, I hope one day you'll find a sense of hu...fRED, I hope one day you'll find a sense of humor, and some manners as well. Your other two comments today (on the Feb. 10 post entitled "Thoughts on the last post") illustrate your uncouth nature and gratuitous rudeness. You indicated on that post that you would not be trolling the Bubble anymore, and I think that is best. Many blessings to you as we say good-bye. Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-25309231890607285562013-02-12T14:45:48.954-07:002013-02-12T14:45:48.954-07:00The graphic of Batman striking the villian because...The graphic of Batman striking the villian because of (apparently) divergent viewpoints does not seem to correlate with Jesus's message of non-violence/Love your neighbor and being a light/blessing to the world. This is sad.<br /><br />I was absolutely floored by news of the Pope's resignation. The placid reaction from Catholics is disappointing but probably not surprising. Only thing to do is to keep a stiff upper lip and carry on. But really....<br /><br />Catholics should be shockingly uneasy at this development and the potential ramifications. This is unprecendented in modern times. Anyone who takes comfort in the fact that a pope quit a few hundred years ago should probably invest in researching about that event: I recommend the book, THE POPE WHO QUIT (by Jon M. Sweeney). <br /><br />This is definitely NOT business as usual. As a minimum, God is likely trying to get our attention (as usual). Taking comfort in the Holy Spirit does not guarantee that anyone will choose to accept that grace. Free will ya know. (I guess that's another topic).fREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808305520167870728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-21733031794084251702013-02-12T13:40:46.665-07:002013-02-12T13:40:46.665-07:00Michael Clancy strikes again in today's Arizon...Michael Clancy strikes again in today's Arizona Republic. Gee, you think he's got an agenda?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-86298704200929990322013-02-12T11:53:53.956-07:002013-02-12T11:53:53.956-07:00Yes, let's get this straight. With the Preside...Yes, let's get this straight. With the President we can expect changes, new laws, add-ins of this or that. With the Pope, it's the Church, the teachings stay the same. If the world doesn't like it, the world should stay with the world and it's pleasures. <br /><br />The Cross before me, the world behind me.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451590537173713861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-46849599316813508342013-02-12T10:44:43.990-07:002013-02-12T10:44:43.990-07:00Love the meme, JoAnna! It is so frustrating watch...Love the meme, JoAnna! It is so frustrating watching the media (intentionally?) misrepresent the way the Church works, but it is to be expected. Christ was crucified by the world for good reason, as His message was at odds with the world. His Church should only be an extension of the same hard teachings so many would refuse to accept.Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347616073655350336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-82642330162316338762013-02-12T07:36:53.687-07:002013-02-12T07:36:53.687-07:00DD, amen!
Francis, how interesting!! I had never...DD, amen! <br /><br />Francis, how interesting!! I had never even heard of Cardinal Oullet, so now I'm looking for more info, ha ha!<br /><br />I noticed that the NBC host started out by referencing the sex issues again! Clearly the sex and gender issues continue to obsess the minds of our western journalists, who seem unable to look through any other lens.Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-34505856904397350922013-02-12T05:20:47.867-07:002013-02-12T05:20:47.867-07:00Fr Robert Barron was on MSNBC today, commenting ab...Fr Robert Barron was on MSNBC today, commenting about the Pope's abdication. In the midst of conjecture about who the next Pope might be, Fr said his money would probably be on Cardinal Marc Oullet, current Head of the Congregation for Bishops and ex Archbishop of Quebec, Canada. I was surprised that Fr would even venture a guess. Anyway, we shall see who the Lord calls out!<br /><br />http://video.msnbc.msn.com/the-cycle/50773820/#50773820 (Fr Barron joins the discussion at 3:10)Francis Choudhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146223983345452362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-46216729192114795402013-02-12T04:50:24.789-07:002013-02-12T04:50:24.789-07:00I am excited to see this process of choosing a new...I am excited to see this process of choosing a new Pope since I have only been Catholic since 2010. What a glorious time for us and I pray that our "signing off" Father finds rest and relaxation after all he's given us! God Bless you, Papa!<br /><br />DDDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02274091412731174214noreply@blogger.com