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Date Posted: 10:37:05 07/24/07 Tue
Author: catie
Author Host/IP: h166.243.213.151.ip.alltel.net / 151.213.243.166
Subject: Barb, believe it or not,
In reply to:
Barb
's message, "For those of you who are of the Catholic faith............." on 09:35:06 07/24/07 Tue
as a young girl, I briefly thought of becoming a nun. Seriously! I had a very personal experience with God and wanted to find a way to serve him best. Benig a nun seemed like the natural thing to be. I actually began to look in to some of the catholic belief. For me, and no offense to anyone, it just didn't add up. So I was disappointed that I would not be able to give a life of service in that manner. God in his love and mercy has shown me there are other ways one can commit to him a life of service. Not to the degree of Mother Teresa, whom I admire so very much. She should be a role model for all. But who can measure up to her? There is an older "granny" nun, on the catholic channel I watch sometimes, Sister Angelica. I get a kick out of her. I had sabbath school teachers who were similar to her. I really like her. She and I would butt heads in our religious beliefs, but something tells me that dear lady would give me a good run for my money. lol
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Catie...................... -- Neysa, 10:58:05 07/24/07 Tue [1] (user-38lci2p.dialup.mindspring.com/209.86.72.89)
I loved to watch Mother Angelica when she was on TV. As a Catholic I didn't always agree with her. But, she was such a spit fire and so funny! Now they just show re-runs of her show. She had a stroke and stays in her convent in Hanceville, AL.
When you decided not to be a nun. Did you ever consider being a woman evangelist ?
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Neysa -- Catie, 11:04:35 07/24/07 Tue [1] (h166.243.213.151.ip.alltel.net/151.213.243.166)
I committed myself to studying God's word. But I have always had such a strong love for little children and knew I was to be a mother first and foremost. God took a young girl, too eager to know how to direct her energy, and showed me how a Mother's love is the greatest ministry one can have (my opinion only of course). I almost married a guy who is a minister, a minister of a large church now. I would have made a good pastor's wife, if only I could play the piano better. *hee*hee... THANK GOD I didn't become his wife. lol I have failed God many times throughout my life since then. I once became very angry at God and didn't "speak" to him for well over a year. Anger almost ate me alive. He was patient and understanding. He didn't slam me to the ground for my disobedience. He slowly showed me the path back home. My life is where it is suppose to be. Even for all of its shortcomings and failures. :)
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Mothers -- Joan, 13:46:23 07/24/07 Tue [1] (ip68-0-253-131.ri.ri.cox.net/68.0.253.131)
"strong love for little children and knew I was to be a mother first and foremost. "
I guess I'm going to follow you around today saying, metoo.
Imagining a life without kids is impossible for me. Now that I'm and old fart, I don't want to raise my own again. But I do love being w/ kids. Teaching Catechism is a perfect way to combine service and kids. I also help w/ an after-school project at the public school. I can't imagine a life without kids in it. I don't think I'll ever retire to one of those grumpy old fart communities that doesn't want any kids around. I love seeing the kids in my neighborhood.
I live across the street from the elementary school, and the first day every September (usually August these days) is so much fun. What's more fun that watching all the excited kids showing up w/ their new backpacks and lunchboxes. And they all look so neat! And the poor little K kids. They're so nervous and so small, and their mothers and fathers are doting on them, watching them go into the school as if they'll never see them again, as if it's the last glimpse they'll even have of them.
Joan
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Amen! lol I miss teaching too. You are so fortunate to teach the Catechism class. -- Catie, 14:03:47 07/24/07 Tue [1] (h166.243.213.151.ip.alltel.net/151.213.243.166)
Kids are a hoot.
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Joan, you will make a wonderful grandmother one day! :-) -- Barb, 16:30:19 07/24/07 Tue [1] (clgrtnt3-port-25.dial.telus.net/161.184.44.25)
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Mother Angelica -- Joan, 13:39:13 07/24/07 Tue [1] (ip68-0-253-131.ri.ri.cox.net/68.0.253.131)
Isn't she great?! She's so funny. But she's tough. I wouldn't want to cross her.
" I actually began to look in to some of the catholic belief. For me, and no offense to anyone, it just didn't add up. "
It's funny how different denominations appeal to different people. I always thought that the other denominations didn't add up. ;-) I spent some time in the United Methodist Church, but there didn't seem to be much to it, compared to the Catholic Faith. I went on believing what I always had, but knew that most of that wouldn't be approved of. :-)
It was when someone was bashing the Catholic faith on Ralph's that I came face-to-face with the differences. In defending the faith against these attacks, it became so clear that, to me, the other denominations were lacking some things that are very important to Christianity. The real pressence, the apostolic succession, etc. So, I ended up back in the CC.
Funny how that happens. Someone who was trying to belittle the Catholic faith actually sent one if Her lost sheep home. I figure God sent him. :-)
Joan
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Mother Teresa should be admired by all! :-) -- Barb, 16:27:35 07/24/07 Tue [1] (clgrtnt3-port-25.dial.telus.net/161.184.44.25)
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