tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post5235992501777200642..comments2024-03-21T04:02:46.799-07:00Comments on Little Catholic Bubble: Fulton Sheen Part IV: The Fourth Word and the Virtue of FaithLeila@LittleCatholicBubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-27240319545850143742015-01-04T05:21:29.354-07:002015-01-04T05:21:29.354-07:00No longer could His hands minister to the needy, t...No longer could His hands minister to the needy, they were<br />held by nails.<br />No longer could His feet carry on His mission of mercy, they<br />were pinioned to the cross.<br />Never again could He instruct His disciples, His lips were<br />soon to be silenced.<br />BUT He could and did pray.<br />II.REACH OF HIS PRAYER<br />"Father." With that prayer He reached Heaven. Amid His agony He <br />had forgotten Who He was. Under great losses and crosses we act <br />as though we have forgotten Whose we are. We respond as though <br />He is not treating us like His children.<br />One thief threw doubt in His facehttps://github.com/kingclowndean/Fork-Spoon.githttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033533134105031108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-34878169124078866802013-03-11T08:48:24.882-07:002013-03-11T08:48:24.882-07:00So profound for our day and age especially "w...So profound for our day and age especially "what we call change is only decay" that line gave me chills. Especially because of Obama using the word "change" for his first campaign and all I really see is decay. I also like "we must not abandon creeds, and water down the milk of religion to a point where it would no longer nourish." He is right the Church would never or could never do that because she does not have the authority alter truth but sadly there are some leaders in the Church that think they can alter truth. That is why this Year of Faith is so important for us to study our faith. Leila, I think you should slowly post the entire book on your blog! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670331855264293102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-66143598985421941762013-03-11T08:22:43.504-07:002013-03-11T08:22:43.504-07:00Yes, I realized after I posted that it wasn't ...Yes, I realized after I posted that it wasn't the right book. :-( I'm going to keep looking though or it will bug me forever, haha.<br /><br />I had heard of "survivors guilt" before, and always thought it was strange that someone would feel guilty for surviving something out of their control. But it's something psychological, I think. I can reason with myself to not feel guilty for my life and Kylie's death, but the guilt is still there nonetheless. It's just something I'll have to get over, I guess. <br /><br />I hope your readers will keep Kylie's family in their prayers. Can you imagine how her children are calling out of "Mama" and she's no longer there? This kills my heart with familiar ache. Regardless of the guilt, I thank God that I'm here. <br /><br />Maybe these spiritual posts don't get many comments, but for myself, I always need to process the content of spirituality. I do enjoy them though so I hope you will keep posting them from time to time! Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451590537173713861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-61272702332549238962013-03-11T07:22:21.801-07:002013-03-11T07:22:21.801-07:00Becky, thank you for this comment! I knew going in...Becky, thank you for this comment! I knew going into this "series" that it would not get as many hits as my controversial stuff, but I think it's even more important, and I know that whoever needs to see it will benefit. You have proven that and I am so happy! In fact, these words of wisdom and teaching from Fulton Sheen are really penetrating my own heart as well, and opening up new understandings for me. So many layers to our Faith, so much to still learn. It's like a treasure trove, and there is just no end to it!! We are so blessed! Of course, the Truths of Christ are for every soul on this earth, and I just wish they knew it. <br /><br />Lord have mercy, I can see why Kylie's death hit home for you. I am so glad that Sheen's words have helped you grab on to something concrete and go forward.<br /><br />Also, I think that Sheen book you linked to is a different one. There are a few of his books that have similar titles and themes, but it's not exactly the same one. He wrote so many, but there are no doubt incredible treasures in that one as well!Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-69044217578998062142013-03-11T07:05:08.605-07:002013-03-11T07:05:08.605-07:00Cassie, I found a copy for only $8 right here: htt...Cassie, I found a copy for only $8 right here: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/item/0818907606-item.html?s_campaign=aff-001-1944216-Goodreads%2C+Inc-ProductCatalog-10408997-2227948&cookieCheck=1<br /><br /><br />Leila, here is the part that I needed to hear today: Faith is not, as too many believe, an emotional trust; it is not a belief that something will happen to you; it is not even a will to believe despite difficulties. Rather faith is the acceptance of a truth on the authority of God revealing. It therefore presupposes reason.<br /><br />I had to re-read that about 5 times, as it really "popped out" at me but I was having trouble digesting it. Faith is not even the will to believe--as which I really thought that this was faith. I didn't think that it was an emotion, but wanting to believe when all seems bleak or you are not understanding God's will. <br /><br />Faith is the acceptance of truth revealing! It is acceptance of God's will, even if you don't understand. <br /><br />Kylie--the woman that died from the massive stroke last week, left behind 4 children and a baby. Really hit home for me and hit me hard with "survivors guilt." It's been hard for me to understand why God works as He does. I don't understand right now, but this new explanation of faith (which I'm still digesting) helps me to continue to have faith.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451590537173713861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-7342907248873538732013-03-11T00:06:26.370-07:002013-03-11T00:06:26.370-07:00Oops, excuse the typo. Apparently I can't edi...Oops, excuse the typo. Apparently I can't edit after the fact, lol.Cassi Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665015720293096093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-57681789504916979352013-03-11T00:05:14.515-07:002013-03-11T00:05:14.515-07:00Apparently somebody shelled out for the single cop...Apparently somebody shelled out for the single copy Amazon had, so I can't find it at all, anywhere. O_o They need republish it, or put it out for e-readers. . . something! This post is probably my favorite so far; it's a gold mine. And then you realize it's actually only a few select nuggets. :)Cassi Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665015720293096093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-84810345636652746002013-03-10T23:21:36.398-07:002013-03-10T23:21:36.398-07:00This is one of my favorite lines of all time:
&q...This is one of my favorite lines of all time: <br /><br />"Our so-called progressiveness, did we but realize it, is like unto the progressive putrefaction of a corpse. The soul is gone, and what we call change is only decay."<br /><br />Sheesh, and this was in 1940! But then again, it was in the reign of the Nazi socialists and the Communists. We haven't learned much from those days, sadly.Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-75650677516440567412013-03-10T23:19:57.452-07:002013-03-10T23:19:57.452-07:00Cassi, I know, ha ha! We really need to convince s...Cassi, I know, ha ha! We really need to convince someone to republish it!! It is amazing, and you are getting only tiny bits here. Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-35481516930175903832013-03-10T23:09:06.928-07:002013-03-10T23:09:06.928-07:00Darn it, Leila! You're making me REALLY want ...Darn it, Leila! You're making me REALLY want to read this book! And I can't get my hands on a copy, at least not at a decent price. :(Cassi Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665015720293096093noreply@blogger.com