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Yeah but he has always wanted to be a monk and just made one mistake (he accidentally killed someone by giving her the wrong medication) and the police think it was premeditated. He will go to jail for life and probably be abused by not so nice big …
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God did not create evil. Evil is the negation of good. Death (and by default, evil) came into the world by the envy of the devil and man's own will. (Prayer of Reconciliation - St. Basil Liturgy) You cannot create evil. It is merely a departure fr…
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To make things interesting - what if this criminal was a your brother and he repented and now wants to become a monk and live in solitude. You can tell he is sincere because he has sold all that he has and given it to the poor. . .what to do then?
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[quote author=I Believe link=topic=11606.msg139440#msg139440 date=1308051534] [quote author=Unworthy1 link=topic=11606.msg139414#msg139414 date=1308012260] What you are describing is an example of anthropomorphism, i.e. attributing human qualities/c…
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What you are describing is an example of anthropomorphism, i.e. attributing human qualities/characteristics/behaviors, etc. to a deity or animal. The book of Genesis is filled with anthropomorphism. You bring up the example of God saying something…
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They were all in Hades but the righteous were separated from the sinners. Refer to the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16). (please correct me if necessary).
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Realize how difficult not judging is and how many other virtues are hidden within it. To refrain from judging someone you must be humble. You must believe that you don't know certain things, no matter how apparent they may seem. It requires you to…
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Dear irishpilgrim, You keep on referring to God's family and gender commandments, and although you have provided a few examples, can you elaborate? Can you bring in all the passages from the bible you have in mind. Do not play "gospel stew" but bri…
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Agreed, father. My only concern is that we limit all those feasts to certain times when we shouldn't. We go through phases. We are so excited with our Lord's Resurrection for 50 days, then we move on to the next thing and the last event is forgott…
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Your responses lead me to raise the question: Are other days less important than Sunday? Or i.e., is Sunday more important than other days?
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Dear irishpilgrim, Thank you for your reply. It seems you have been following what is happening closely. Whether what you say is true or not, I do not know. A lot what you are talking about is new to me. Whether I am naive or you are exaggerating …
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You'll do great, sodr2. The prayers of the saints strengthen you.
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Start off like the prodigal son when he returned to his father. I usually also add a disclaimer that I will unintentionally forget many things!
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Dear Supermanbam, Wasn't this day held to be Saturday? Also, if we are going to use this as justification as why we should keep Sunday special let us not do so halfheartedly. The verse does not request you not to work but commands it.
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The prayers of the saints be with you, ophadece. Remember me when you pray as well.
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Forgive me ilsm, I still do not see what is so intrinsically special about Sunday as opposed to eg Monday? Granted, our Lord Resurrected from the dead on Sunday, but we are called to remember and relive His Resurrection daily. Unless you can demon…
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Dear ophadece, I will not respond to your defense of the 7 points I disagreed with to prevent a back and forth argument. In the end, the emphasis by many on hymns causes more harm than good - to the person's own spiritual life and those he disagre…
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With all due respect, ophadece, I do not agree with your approach to chanting hymns. 1. You are advising him to say the long hiten on his own even when others tell him not to and no one else knows it. How is that good? 2. Why do you think he has a…
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Dear Christ4000, I have been in your shoes and will try to help you by sharing my own experience. I used to learn many hymns, often difficult and long ones, with a small group of guys at my church. Year after year, special occasion after special…
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All that is required is the faith the size of a mustard seed.
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Some people never come to this realization and live miserably their whole lives. I am glad to see you have matured in our Lord :) Life becomes so care-free as a result! I was actually meditating on this as I was stressing for a final I was studyin…
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[quote author=mahraeel link=topic=11475.msg138705#msg138705 date=1306639851] I think that bigeee is asking for a simple request to pray for his friend who is probably studying hard and wants to do well and get into a good college. for one to say th…
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Dear Godlovesme, I don't think irishpilgrim had any intention of degrading women but was attacking feminism in particular, but maybe I misread his post, he can speak for himself. If I may ask you a few questions, I will: In a marriage, does the w…
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But shouldn't we do that everyday? We aren't "Sunday Christians." Obviously we cannot go to church everyday, but it seems we can do the things you listed and more to keep Christ the focus of our lives, daily. The problem is not everyone is "free" on…
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Excellent question, and one that we should all think about. I await responses from the wiser. . .
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The prayers of the saints restore you, bigeee.
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Dear Irishpilgrim, Very thoughtful and insightful post! But how do you understand this passage from St. Paul?: Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. Let the husband …
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Keep all days holy, we are the temples of God - His Spirit dwells within us. Of course we partake of the Body and Blood on Sunday and that makes it unique. But I don't think we should try to be "extra" holy because it is Sunday. (Please correct my…
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You must have heard your parents talk to abouna over the phone, lol. They shower priests with compliments. Your priest is your father, address him accordingly. There is no need for a routine or unnecessary comments. Speak to him with simplicity, res…