Hi! I'm Adoro and you are....?

Some months ago, I stumbled upon Fr. Christian Mathis's blog, Blessed is the Kingdom, who had a great idea he claims to have stolen from a blogger I have long followed, Jen Fuwiler at Conversion Diary. (Small world, isn't it?)  For some reason I never saw Jen's "intro" idea, but maybe it's because I commented there so much there was no need.

In any case, I've been blogging now since sometime in 2005. Readers have come and gone, and the vast majority never comment, which is perfectly fine - one shouldn't have to if one doesn't want to!

Of those who have commented, sometimes it's been a debate, most often encouragement one way or another, sometimes a theological discussion. Some asked questions or posted responses, asked for prayers, information, or simply wanted to say hello. A few random souls stopped by to inform me I'm going to Hell. Or perhaps to wish that I was there now. (I just smile and wave at those types..and save their comments in a "favorite hate mail folder".)

Over the years my readership has continued to grow, and I'm flattered that this is the case. Still, I'm also a bit bothered by that because, you see...there's a lack of balance here, and that can lead to a serious lack of perspective.

One of the things I lament about the internet culture is the slippery slope to depersonalization. It's great that so many people of faith are on the web, seeking to sanctify it, to live up to our baptismal obligation to spread the gospel to all nations, and of course, to connect with other children of God.  Still, blogging  is one of those venues which, while interactive, can also be a very lonely venue.

I invite you, therefore, my readers, to introduce yourselves. Even if you're old friends of mine, introduce yourselves to my new friends so that you can also get to know each other. Isn't that what our Christian community is about?


I am going to leave the format open to you:  What do you want me to know about you? If we met in person, what would you want to share with me about your own life and faith? If we were at the corner coffee shop or the farm-town diner on a Saturday morning hanging out being ourselves, what would you be like? If we sat at a table having donuts together after Mass on Sunday, what kinds of things would you say by way of introduction to this stranger before you? Who are you?

Please understand I'm not asking for any personal identifying information, and if you would like to remain anonymous or simply don't have a google account, just make up an initial or a name like "Dog walker in Tennessee"

I'm curious...you all know about me, but I don't know anything about YOU!

Please, dear readers...introduce yourselves! Don't make me sit here having coffee alone!

I'm pouring myself a cup now...please sit down and join me on this frigid winter day.....