tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post2898275537095716128..comments2023-09-22T06:56:46.508-05:00Comments on Adoro te Devote: Participation in the Suffering of ChristAdorohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-56170640000482396902007-11-10T21:32:00.000-06:002007-11-10T21:32:00.000-06:00Thank you for your comments, everyone. Indeed, I h...Thank you for your comments, everyone. <BR/><BR/>Indeed, I had to get out of my way and out of God's way. People were great this weekend, and this week I'll meet with those who couldn't be present. In one case it's both parents...in another case, it's only one of them. So it goes. <BR/><BR/>But I'm praising God for the opportunity. God is so good, so compassionate...every day I'm trying to be so compassionate and failing miserably. <BR/><BR/>God have mercy on me. <BR/><BR/>And God have mercy on our culture...7 year olds should not have to go to sports tournaments HOURS away! And parents, what are you doing ENCOURAGING such things??????Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-86516843589567238372007-11-10T04:44:00.000-06:002007-11-10T04:44:00.000-06:00I used to think of it as I had to be the welcoming...I used to think of it as I had to be the welcoming voice that brought them back at whatever point they were when they came NOT where I thought they needed to be. I had to be willing to throw open the door and welcome them straight from the Hockey game or with an impartial understanding of the sacrament because I wasn't the one who was calling them to conversion, God was. If they were actually making an effort, no matter how small, then I had to trust that God would do the rest and meet them the rest of the way.<BR/><BR/>In most cases I got to see the restult of my getting out of the way. <BR/><BR/>In the cases where I didn't see the result, the obedience on my part was just as important a lesson as seeing a change in the other person. <BR/><BR/>Remember the only person whose behavior you have the ability to control and change is YOU.<BR/><BR/>Be the loving welcoming instrument of God's call to conversion and see what kind of miracles happen in the lives of the families to whom you minister. (that became my mantra at every sacramental prep event). <BR/><BR/>You just have to do the welcome, they already have a Savior.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239198273681288577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-71825600463545080632007-11-10T00:09:00.000-06:002007-11-10T00:09:00.000-06:00I say to those parents who are struggling with the...I say to those parents who are struggling with the priorities between sports and sacramental preparation, MANY of your coaches would be pleasantly cooperative if you went to the them straight-up and told them your child would miss this and that date because of a church/religious function [ie: sacramental preparation]. I've seen it happen - even at high-school levels; the child may have to do some bench time, but the coach will cooperate.<BR/><BR/>But, of course, you don't believe me ... because you've got your priorities backwards.uncle jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879341171634900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-77619279320124406072007-11-09T16:35:00.000-06:002007-11-09T16:35:00.000-06:00Of course you are right that a lot of parents have...Of course you are right that a lot of parents have their priorities messed up. It all seems to be about "sportsmania". God will bless you because you are trying to get them to focus on what matters ultimately. As a culture we are in huge need of an attitude adjustment.Melody Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442985285647041700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-28331313711352757942007-11-09T15:24:00.000-06:002007-11-09T15:24:00.000-06:00Jonah, this is when your standard pseudonym rings ...Jonah, this is when your standard pseudonym rings truest. I wish you worked at a parish local to myself! Ah, such selfishness on my part.Hidden Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06042188431683942338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-56553310161282816682007-11-09T06:19:00.000-06:002007-11-09T06:19:00.000-06:00Adoro: I meant to say a human can be upset but it'...Adoro: I meant to say a human can be upset but it's working thru the upset into acceptance that makes us followers of Christ. I know I did not make it clear. I'm tired and drained this week. I'm really happy it's Friday!!!!Cathy_of_Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795566831031491371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-62425003060581221092007-11-08T22:56:00.000-06:002007-11-08T22:56:00.000-06:00jonah:You said it well: "So all you out there work...jonah:<BR/>You said it well: <BR/>"So all you out there working in RCIA, Faith Formation, Priests, Sisters, Religion Teachers, etc. Congratuations. You're prophets. And I'm guessing you're frustrated, too, aren't you? "<BR/><BR/>Sometimes when you come up against people's downright laziness or insincerity--it makes you want to say--"fine--just burn in Hell--quit bothering me!" But, like Jonah--under the tree--God's ways are not Jonah's ways or ours. <BR/><BR/>When you see parents bring in children--just to get them baptized and first communion--like it was a "rite of passage." And then when they get their "token rites." They never come back to Church--oh the pain--especially when you deeply love Jesus--it's so hard to imagine their stupidity!<BR/><BR/>Keep doing your job well adoro--maybe something will rub off on them!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-48330645110765488152007-11-08T22:25:00.000-06:002007-11-08T22:25:00.000-06:00From a one prophet to another:God grant me the ser...From a one prophet to another:<BR/><BR/>God grant me the serenity <BR/>to accept the things I cannot change; <BR/>courage to change the things I can;<BR/>and wisdom to know the difference. <BR/><BR/>Living one day at a time; <BR/>Enjoying one moment at a time; <BR/>Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; <BR/>Taking, as He did, this sinful world<BR/>as it is, not as I would have it; <BR/>Trusting that He will make all things right<BR/>if I surrender to His Will;<BR/>That I may be reasonably happy in this life <BR/>and supremely happy with Him<BR/>Forever in the next.<BR/>Amen.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-70982119762681531922007-11-08T21:23:00.000-06:002007-11-08T21:23:00.000-06:00Angela ~ Thank you, Jesus. Cathy ~ NO! I have NO...Angela ~ Thank you, Jesus. <BR/><BR/>Cathy ~ NO! I have NO RIGHT to be upset at all! God spoke to His people, he made covenant after covenant after covenant in the face of their indifference and divided hearts, and finally said, "Well, I'll fix you! I'll DIE for you!" And He did. <BR/><BR/>And now he calls the rest of us to do the same thing. To suffer as Jesus suffered, silently, in submission to the Father's will, and LOVE His people as He himself loved him. <BR/><BR/>No, I have no right to be upset and angry and bitter. Because to suggest such a thing is to spit in God's own face and to say that when Jesus suffered silently, He didn't do it right and should have been angry.Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-72198704873733155242007-11-08T21:13:00.000-06:002007-11-08T21:13:00.000-06:00I'd be ticked off too. You have every right to be...I'd be ticked off too. You have every right to be upset. I'm upset and I'm not working with these folks. I'm just upset to see Christ treated so indifferently.<BR/><BR/>I think these parents will have a lot to answer for.<BR/><BR/>You are giving it your all. That's all you can do.<BR/><BR/>God Bless.Cathy_of_Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795566831031491371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-1537911309547263832007-11-08T21:11:00.000-06:002007-11-08T21:11:00.000-06:00Whoa! I needed this post! Thank you!Whoa! I needed this post! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com