tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post4057636497783878344..comments2024-02-02T19:30:12.868-06:00Comments on Fear Not Little Flock: Why GATHER at a Big Church?- 7 QuickTakespriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd http://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-3473130649450452302011-10-25T13:19:52.704-05:002011-10-25T13:19:52.704-05:00Elizabteh- it's too bad that more people aren&...Elizabteh- it's too bad that more people aren't taking advantage of the sacrament of confession...<br /><br />the seal of the confessional (and the sacrament itself) was a big reason why my parents and us 5 kids became Catholic when I was 12- it can be embarrassing knowing that a priest knows our sins- but he probably has forgotten and anyway- he has heard FAR FAR worsepriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-44420724899775878942011-10-25T12:37:24.680-05:002011-10-25T12:37:24.680-05:00You know, I go to a fairly large parish of about 1...You know, I go to a fairly large parish of about 1500 people(not through choice, but I don't drive so there you go). Despite the size, I would estimate that fewer than 15/week go to Confession so by virtue of being pretty much the only person under 40 at Confession, all the priests recognize me (even with proper confessionals!). I know the seal is involiable, but I do wish that the confessional was a bit more anonymous (gotta get some value from being a large parish, right?)! It's always a lot more stressful knowing that Father is going to know exactly who you are when confessing!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289688600665629559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-75586507301060491942011-10-25T01:09:45.136-05:002011-10-25T01:09:45.136-05:00Parishioners at a large parish like mine are fairl...Parishioners at a large parish like mine are fairly anonymous. This leads to silly requests from the deacon or choir director prior to Mass. "Everyone greet the people near you so that no one is a stranger." We still don't know these people at all but somehow they are supposed to become close acquaintances in the 15 seconds before Mass.Patrick Buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014672329453331576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-59077620479883431142011-10-24T13:50:31.496-05:002011-10-24T13:50:31.496-05:00I'm very happy. I think you are above that. ...I'm very happy. I think you are above that. In fact, I think many (most?) of the people there are actually above it. I'm hoping those blogs will die a natural death, which they actually seem to be doing.<br /><br />Cheers! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-90022060630797355952011-10-24T13:16:16.243-05:002011-10-24T13:16:16.243-05:00anonymous- thanks for 'calling me on'- I d...anonymous- thanks for 'calling me on'- I didn't write anything'bad' there- but just posting back a link to try and get traffic wasn't right- and you are right. We have to employ 'custody of the eyes' and make sure we aren't encouraging others to do evil. You won't find me back there!priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-51305861754300221602011-10-24T13:13:24.772-05:002011-10-24T13:13:24.772-05:00I just read your comment. I'm very glad. Tho...I just read your comment. I'm very glad. Those blogs are beyond disgusting.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day...! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-17804837005422060432011-10-24T13:12:21.140-05:002011-10-24T13:12:21.140-05:00Hello again. :-) I am referring to the blogs tha...Hello again. :-) I am referring to the blogs that post nasty and malicious things about the Pioneer Woman. I am not a particular fan of the Pioneer Woman's style of blog, but the blogs that are antagonistic towards her are just awful. I have read them calling her the "C" word, the "W" word and much worse. And their tweets about her are beyond disgusting, and they're out in the open for her children to read too. I would hope that people would stop commenting on them, and that they die on the vine. They're horrible.<br /><br />I like you, and your blog, and I was disappointed to see you commenting there. In fact, I am disappointed to see anyone commenting there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-76236151640802213952011-10-24T12:58:38.902-05:002011-10-24T12:58:38.902-05:00Anonymous at 10:11- maybe you meant the anti-Pione...Anonymous at 10:11- maybe you meant the anti-Pioneer Women blogs? yes- I looked at them and decided they weren't for me- I thought linking my 'funny' posts would be ok- but to tell you the truth, I wanted to up my traffic a little bit- I won't do it againpriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-6251981697380925782011-10-24T12:40:02.582-05:002011-10-24T12:40:02.582-05:00Anonymous at 10:11-
I'm not sure I know what ...Anonymous at 10:11-<br /><br />I'm not sure I know what blogs you are referring to- usually I comment on Fr Z's, sometimes Simple Mom- do you consider Simcha Fisher to be a 'bad blog'? <br /><br />Feel free to write me an email if you don't want to be totally open here- because I do want my 'internet presence' to be good even if people disagree with my position on some things.priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-25972913600348501712011-10-24T12:11:12.008-05:002011-10-24T12:11:12.008-05:00You have a lovely blog, and I enjoy reading it fro...You have a lovely blog, and I enjoy reading it from time to time. I am disappointed, however, to see your comments on some blogs (I think you know the ones I mean), that participate in malicious gossip. Perhaps you should read Timothy: 5:12–13 or Proverbs 20:19.<br /><br />I think you are a very nice woman, and I feel sad to see you -- or anyone -- participating in those ugly, derogatory blogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-73286196646881248412011-10-24T10:57:16.968-05:002011-10-24T10:57:16.968-05:00Belonging to a mega-church has it's crosses. ...Belonging to a mega-church has it's crosses. This Sunday my husband waved at a "nice" Catholic family-- they totally ignored him (they have so many friends to choose from!) so he said, "Hey! I waved! I waved!" They dutifully gave weak waves and we laughed all the way home. (That doesn't mean it felt good...) We miss a small, friendly community. -FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-19005588703871136812011-10-23T11:17:16.554-05:002011-10-23T11:17:16.554-05:00Jane- I hear you! You are a lot like clergy- no ch...Jane- I hear you! You are a lot like clergy- no choice<br /><br />but I hope you try and visit Fr Alexei and the crew as much as possiblepriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-60551050854434044192011-10-23T05:53:29.220-05:002011-10-23T05:53:29.220-05:00Have pity on us who belong to that 1,500-family &q...Have pity on us who belong to that 1,500-family "Mega-Church" because it pleased the Lord to give my husband a talent for playing the pipe organ in an age when an organist has to have a church job to survive because civic organs have gone by the wayside. <br /><br />We don't all get a choice of where to go to church. Sometimes we go where the Lord sends us even if we don't like it. I wish He would send us back to the Russian Catholic parish in Los Angeles, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen any time soon.JaneChttp://allepsalite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-1991319003351049622011-10-22T09:23:37.797-05:002011-10-22T09:23:37.797-05:00I love the last little paragraph about the priest ...I love the last little paragraph about the priest driving six hours. Which is so wonderfully true. We are so grateful for this. The priest who celebrated Annie's rites of initiation had exactly this scenario going on. He came for Annie, then moved on the celebrate Saturday evening and Sunday morning at two different missions. The rest of the month was more of the same for him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367907451392729802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-5978366801153575352011-10-21T16:19:05.956-05:002011-10-21T16:19:05.956-05:00Really interesting things to think about!! :o)
J...Really interesting things to think about!! :o)<br /><br />Jamie<br /><a href="http://www.forloveofcupcakes.com" rel="nofollow">For Love of Cupcakes</a>Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17592274706237574421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-40589395171941039302011-10-21T11:57:16.204-05:002011-10-21T11:57:16.204-05:00Thanks for your statement regarding "generali...Thanks for your statement regarding "generalizing". Some people feel that they have no choice but to go to a large parish. We don't participate in the "soft and cuddly" Dan Schutte songs. I sure wish they weren't included in our hymnal. And sincere thanks to your good husband and family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-67199903034521498182011-10-21T11:55:17.786-05:002011-10-21T11:55:17.786-05:00We had a "last chance Mass" in college, ...We had a "last chance Mass" in college, at 10:30 PM. It was the most popular, but not just because of the time. The entire chapel was candle-lit, and it was always celebrated by the College Chaplain (although this is funny given that I went to a college run by Dominicans and priests were everywhere!), who used incense and gave the BEST homilies. (Oh and used our names when receiving communion) A very homey and warm way to close the weekend and welcome in another week of being far from family and burdened with lessons. <br /><br />But yes, so true that you won't find these things at a ByzCath church. This is hitting home today; another job change for DH might mean no more Sundays at our parish. (I owe my few readers an update, I know!)JentoInfinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188248469034099534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-62098798353944861582011-10-21T10:04:52.139-05:002011-10-21T10:04:52.139-05:00The phrase "Last chance Mass" always mak...The phrase "Last chance Mass" always makes me giggle. And it's saved my eternal soul more than once (the late Sunday Mass, I mean, not the phrase)- even if at our large parish, it also means "Happy Clappy Mass". *sigh*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629132804649152538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-44837494207321262542011-10-21T06:17:08.802-05:002011-10-21T06:17:08.802-05:00#1 is one of the reasons my husband is a convert. ...#1 is one of the reasons my husband is a convert. Seriously.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569025289706261799noreply@blogger.com