Don't Say "New Here" (How NOT to Use This Forum) - Page 2

Malachi · #16 Jun 25, '04, 6:33 am

'New Here' may mean I was just born and wouldn't know how to type yet. Therefore, I'm not new, just kind of old, well, a cradle Catholic now in my late 30s. Live in St. Paul, MN and am always seeking to learn more about the faith. I volunteer at my Parish Library and every Sunday I look at the shelves and shelves of books and can only think "so many books, so little time" I read when I can though.

I am also often challenged by co-workers or friends about the views of the Catholic Church and I struggle to defend things like anti-abortion, anti-same sex marriage, and more. Madrid's "Where is that in the Bible" has helped and perhaps these forums will too. I just hope that hostile non-Catholics are not running rampant here as I have experienced in other so-called "Catholic" chat rooms and forums.

Keep the Faith and God Bless.

Trinitatem · #17 Jun 25, '04, 7:44 am

Interested in hearing of the experience of God's grace in any of the sacraments or in your life.

DeniseTOCarm · #18 Jun 25, '04, 12:50 pm

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Originally Posted by jrfoster

I am a United Methodist pastor who reads many Catholic publications, such as "This Rock", Envoy, and others. For years I've been participating in the Catholic Online Forum and listening to "Catholic Answers Lives" via the internet.
I am happy to see this forum open up to give me another opportunity to read posts, learn more about the Catholic Church, and share with good friends.
Pastor Jeff

Welcome Pastor Jeff,

I am glad you are here

Denise

Della · #19 Jun 25, '04, 3:00 pm

Hello all! I am new to this board although I have participated on the Kresta board and on DCF board, both of which I moderated for a while. I go by the user name Della for a very dull reason, with which I will not bore you!

I am a Lay Carmelite, Ancient Observance, a convert of 17 years, a Chestertonian and a huge fan of LOTR (Lord of the Rings) and the author of Eagle Mountain, a Catholic fantasy story for older children and adults and of two rosary booklets.

I'm also from the Twin City area. I see at least one other noobie is from St. Paul. My parish is Epiphany in Coon Rapids, MN although we live in Anoka. Anyone from around here knows what a huge parish Epiphany is, and that a new parish is going to be established in Ramsey.

I look forward to many good discussions here. God bless you all!

lewlo · #20 Jun 26, '04, 7:49 pm

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Originally Posted by philly phil

I won't say I'm new because I'm old (70). A long time subscriber to "This Rock" magazine. I highly recommend it as required reading for any serious catholic. Can someone tell me where I can get some info on the church's teaching on the Blessed Mother as co-redemptorist?
Maybe you, Karl have published some info. in This Rock.

I have heard Tim Staples talk about this in his tape series "All Generations Shall Call Me Blessed."

lewlo

kragar · #21 Jun 26, '04, 9:50 pm

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Originally Posted by jrfoster

I am a United Methodist pastor who reads many Catholic publications, such as "This Rock", Envoy, and others. For years I've been participating in the Catholic Online Forum and listening to "Catholic Answers Lives" via the internet.
I am happy to see this forum open up to give me another opportunity to read posts, learn more about the Catholic Church, and share with good friends.
Pastor Jeff

PASTOR JEFF,
IF YOU ARE SO INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH, WHAT KEEPS YOU A METHODIST??? HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE COMING HOME NETWORK??? THAT IS WHERE MANY PASTORS HAVE SHARED THEIR CONVERSION STORIES AND RECEIVE HELP WITH THEIR THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS. GLAD TO SEE SOMEONE SO OPENMINDED. GOD BLESS
ANN (KRAGAR)

kragar · #22 Jun 26, '04, 9:54 pm

[quote=Della]Hello all! I am new to this board although I have participated on the Kresta board and on DCF board, both of which I moderated for a while. I go by the user name Della for a very dull reason, with which I will not bore you!

I am a Lay Carmelite, Ancient Observance, a convert of 17 years, a Chestertonian and a huge fan of LOTR (Lord of the Rings) and the author of Eagle Mountain, a Catholic fantasy story for older children and adults and of two rosary booklets.

I'm also from the Twin City area. I see at least one other noobie is from St. Paul. My parish is Epiphany in Coon Rapids, MN although we live in Anoka. Anyone from around here knows what a huge parish Epiphany is, and that a new parish is going to be established in Ramsey.
DEAR DELLA,
I WOULD LOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHESTERTON. I HAVE HEARD SOME THINGS ON CATHOLIC RADIO;WHERE DO I BEGIN?
ALSO WHAT IS AN ANCIENT OBSERVANCE LAY CARMELITE?? WE HAVE MANY WOMEN THAT ARE LAY CARMELITES IN OUR PARISH.
WHERE CAN I GET YOUR BOOK? I LOVE FANTASY BOOKS. LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY
ANN

JoeMichael · #23 Jun 27, '04, 11:58 am

Hello, Just jumped on to get away from the mainstreem.

Ever since Bill Clinton's book release there has been a heavy flow of nudity, pop culture sex symbles loose dancing, illicit marrages, and much more in the NEWS media. And Bill himself has said "He has his demons".

I can already see this is a great site to learn more about the faith.
Hope to continue on Thanks.

FrDonato · #24 Jun 27, '04, 4:32 pm

Greetings in the Lord to all! I have been a priest in the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut for twenty years. My ministry has included parish work, high school teaching and chaplaincy, and three years in Rome, where I completed a licentiate and doctoral degree in Spiritual Theology. I also have two master's degrees in theology and apologetics

and I am looking forward to participating in this forum, as time permits.
I am currently the pastor of a large suburban parish with 2400 families and I also teach theology in the Permanent Diaconate Program and serve on several committees at the request of my bishop. I just love to talk about our beautiful Catholic faith and to defend it whenever necessary. In the area of preaching, I have found that the people have a great need for, and respond well to sermons that offer explanations of the faith - apologetic sermons if you will. I would like to hear more from the laity about what type of sermons they profit most from spiritually and intellectually. I am open to any and all questions and to learn more too! Thanks for making this forum available.

John Higgins · #25 Jun 27, '04, 5:13 pm

Della,

Let me be the first one to say, welcome Kathleeen! (You see, I know your secret identity, and now it's revealed.

I'm glad you found your way over here.

John

Angelica · #26 Jun 27, '04, 7:32 pm

Awesome to have you Father Donato!

I would first of all like to thank you for your life of service to Holy Mother Church and second, welcome you to the boards.

You are a most welcome addition

Longinus · #27 Jun 27, '04, 8:18 pm

Greetings All,

I have been wanting to join this family since it began. I'm writing from central California where it's HOT, HOT, HOT and the fruits and vegitables grow SWEET, SWEET, SWEET. A cradler, I left for about 25 years but returned when the Lord removed the scales from my eyes (hence the name Longinus) and the hardness from my heart. I'm a lector, I sing in the Scola and am involved with RCIA and the K of C. I am married, 2 years to a former anti-Catholic Baptist who tried to get me saved. When she attended her first Mass 4 years ago the hand of God tenderly touched her heart and called her to His Church.

Fr. Donato: Thank you for answering the call to a vocation. I love it when the priest connects the reading(s) with the Gospel in his homily (I know that sounds basic but that doesn't always happen). I always keep a pen in my pocket so I can write in the margins of my magnificat any gems I hear in the homily. These gems often get transferred to the margins of my RSV-CE. I'm training my RSV-CE to talk to me.

Pastor Jeff: I look forward to reading your perspectives, you seem to be well read about The Faith. I work with many people from different denominations, it's often difficult to have an intelligent conversation that doesn't get emotional and heated. The toughest people to talk to are usually cafeteria-Catholics.

Longinus

Andyz · #28 Jun 27, '04, 10:14 pm

Karl,

Thank you for creating this form. For a while now I have been waiting for a Catholic form site where Catholics and non Catholics and discuss and debate issues. I want to thank you for your webite, Book "Catholic and Fundamentalism", and your Bible "cheet sheet" that I recieved when I subscribed to "This Rock" magazine.

In the past, I was having a diffulcult time defending my faith. I had a few Catholic books to help me. But, they were not enough. Now, I know how to defened it. Last August, I had a run in with a young person after I was saying my Rosary. In my parish, we have a grotto outside of "Our Lady of Fatima". I was walking home and I herd someone trying to call me. I turned around and a young man was coming upm to me asking about praying with him and being saved. I knew where he was coming from. I felt something inside of me making me to defend my faith. I was polite when I was talking to him. We talked for a half hour. I made sure I controlled the argument. After we departed, I felt stronger in my faith.

I am going to order more books from Catholic Answers. Thanks again Karl. You are helping more people back into the Catholic Church.

AndyZ

rpkoske1976 · #29 Jun 28, '04, 1:24 am

hi
great to read this forum
i live in virginia, near thr blue ridge parkway/retired from Eastern Airlines/now work for j b hunt/driving to target stores in the mid atlantic /Am originally from Wisconsin/near green bay/listen to ewtn all day when driving

newby · #30 Jun 28, '04, 7:13 pm

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Originally Posted by magdalena

i am looking to speak with parents of large families,i have nine children, 5 girls, 4 boys 18 to 4 years. looking for ways to stay sane as these teens start to turn my hair grey. i love the faith, and often wonder why it seems as my children grow older they are not showing the interest in learning the faith. anyone else out there who have just regular kids who seem to be interested in everything except what i would like to share with them. i have a son who is 18 years old, he is so lost, i would love hear encouraging stories from others who have survived difficult children.

Hi glad you are here. I don't have as large a family as you do, but have as wide a span. 4 girls and 1 boy from 37 with 2 grandchildren to 18. One thing I've found is that you can want and pray for them, but can't force them to love the faith...only love God. It seems that from about 14 or so thru college they seem to fall away. Only go to church when they are home..and often complain...but as they get older and marry, they build on the foundation that we as parents have set. Just keep on sharing your love for the faith and pray that they will understand the foundation that you and your husband have laid for them...you built it on rock, not sand and it will withstand the test of time.

Just think of your own journey..probably many peaks and valleys.

God Bless,

Newby