http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/#3056761542454766291
http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/11/new-prefect-of-cdw-cardinal-sarah.html
Monday, 24 November 2014
No Comment
Well over a month ago, I stopped being "on twitter". Not only was it too time consuming, but some of the tweeters were getting so rude I did not need the agro.
Same with commentators now. I have decided to stop commenting on any blogs except, maybe, Fr. Z's, where the commentators are less rabid and usually do not resort to ad hominems. Many blogs do not have keen moderators or any at all.
When one gets older, one realizes that one does not have to be insulted. Sadly, there are now two generations who think it is ok to attack the messenger rather than the message, and who do not actually READ was is in a comment, but see what they want to see.
Enough is enough, already.
I have commented as I am a teacher at heart. However, when I was in the classroom, respect was accepted as the norm.
Social communication seems not to have any normatives for polite behavior.
So be it. I do not need to comment.
But, tempted to make a comment here.
http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-concept/living-life-vagabond/
Just tempted....
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Attack Mode
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I have written on the importance of community and podding. Here is why.
Many of my friends and readers who are excellent, orthodox Catholics are "under spiritual attack".
It is part of the life of a Christian.
But, if one surrounds one's self with good, strong, straight-down-the-wicket Catholics, one has the prayer support of many others.
Enemy tactics are always to pick off the vulnerable and lone soldiers first.
Do not kid yourselves, this is war time. Lone wolf attacks mark the demonic.
Devils excel at guerrilla warfare.
Today's Gospel Reading
I replied no, of course, and that I have known for 21 years that this son would be a priest.
I have tithed the fruit of my body-the best goes to God first. We do not tithe after we have budgeted or decided on spending, we tithe the first and the best to God.
Cain killed Abel not merely because God favored Abel, but because Abel was righteous in giving his best to God. Those who lack generosity cannot understand the virtue of religion, and actually hate those who put God first.
This attitude of piety convicts those who want to put themselves first, which causes the aversion to that holy person.
Today's reading reveals Christ love for those who put Him first, and His Bride first, the Church.
I am poor, but what I have I give to Thee, O Lord, for You are my God and I love You.
Maltese Uncertainty
Discussing the future of Malta with several people last week, I learned that that the Maltese are worried about the future of this country. One man said he is afraid of the closing of churches.
The problems would be easy to solve, but, as usual, the solution staring most people in the face is simple.
This country has been blessed with prosperity and peace because of one huge asset-Catholicism.
The Catholic population once was made up of practicing Catholics. A lady told me on Saturday that her grandparents had eight children, her mother two, and she has one.
This is a contracepting culture.
The fact that the gorgeous, ancient, venerable churches are full of old and middle-aged people tells the story of a people making themselves extinct.
Materialism and consumerism plus the popularity of socialist parties show a real problem of Catholics not thinking like Catholics. They are thinking like secularists. Money comes first, comfort comes first. A woman said to me on Saturday that the non-Maltese do not mind living in crowded houses, with many in a small space, but the Maltese no longer want to do this. They put comfort and status before children.
Seeking status is a huge impetus, which trumps normal family life. People think they have to have cars, lots of things, a certain standard of living, which their grandparents were happy not to have.
I see babies daily when I am out and about. Few are Maltese babies, very few.
Demographics are changing the culture, and this is so obvious in a small space that many are talking about this.
But, what is needed is not talk but repentance, conversion, back to the simple teachings of the Church on the family.
Wealth has ruined Malta. Business seems more important than religion.
Without God, without Catholicism, nothing is important, and all becomes deadly.
The death of this culture would be a tragedy felt across the entire Mediterranean. The Maltese at one time kept the enemies of Catholicism from entering the continent of Europe.
We shall not see this strength again unless people return in their hearts, minds, and pocketbooks back to Jesus and Mary.
The lie of contraception is an open sore which is causing this lovely nation to bleed to death.
And Companions
On this day in 1980, I heard a sermon from a Jesuit friend of mine, (not the same one mentioned in yesterday's post), who said he dreaded being martyred with a lot of other martyrs, as then his name would not be on the calendar, except as "and companions."
Hmmm, only a Jesuit would think of that! Today is the feast Day of the 117 martyrs of Viet Nam,--St. Andrew Dung Lac AND COMPANIONS.
Hmmm, only a Jesuit would think of that! Today is the feast Day of the 117 martyrs of Viet Nam,--St. Andrew Dung Lac AND COMPANIONS.
